2009 CHEVROLET Cobalt Problems & Complaints
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FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
205 complaints
There is a leak in the fuel lines that is just awful. Constant while driving Many others have experienced as well. Leaves huge puddles of gas
Aug 21, 2024
My Cobalt 2009 has gas leaking in front of the back driver's side wheel. This has been report it seems by several people online that I have found. Why can not GM cover this repair in a recall? I've tried to call around for pricing but most garage's won't give me a quote over the phone. The best I got was that this would cost around 2000-3000 for replacement. But it seemed like a shot in the dark on the pricing. I called the local dealership near me in Darian Connecticut, and was told that this was not covered under any recall. Corrosion protection coverage expired in 2019 from GMs site. But why would a fuel line be made of a metal that rust and is near the hot exhaust requiring a heatshield on the pipes? Aftermarket repairs seems to be either Braided Stainless Steel around Nylon, or Some Nickel/Copper Piping using compression fittings that plumbers use.
Jul 19, 2023
Fuel leak very strong gas smell
Jul 05, 2023
There is a gas leak an after reviewing online there are several complaints of chevy colbalt 09 owners whos car forms a gas leak on the driver side of the car near back seat. There is a very strong smell of gasoline and seems to be a repeated issue
Jun 21, 2023
Vehicle is leaking fuel from rusted fuel line near drivers side rear tire. Apparently a common issue with this model with no recall.
Apr 27, 2023
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STEERING
155 complaints
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. In addition, the power steering failure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was turned off. The contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle was started, and the power steering failure warning light was off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact referenced an unknown recall with a similar failure description; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,824.
Oct 21, 2025
Steering went out while driving
Mar 12, 2025
Loosing power steering
Jan 28, 2024
steering is going out. when turning slowly it’s hard to turn it back straight.
Apr 11, 2023
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering assist and became difficult to steer. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the power steering failure occurred at various speeds. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V073000 (Steering). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.
Jul 08, 2022
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
125 complaints
I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 25 - 30 MPH WHEN WITH OUT WARNING MY 2009 CHEVY COBALT BEGAN TO SPIN IN THE MOST VIOLENT SPIN I HAVE EVER BEEN IN A VEHICLE. THE BRAKES WERE NOT STOPPING ME THE REAR OF THE CAR THEN SLID AROUND AND SLAMMED MY CAR INTO A POST OR CHAIN LINK FENCE HITTING IT HARD.THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WAS CREASED DOWN THE WHOLE SIDE, THE FRONT QUARTER PANEL WAS ALL RIPPED UP AND THE FRONT PASSENGER HEADLIGHT WAS COMPLETELY SMASHED AND BROKEN. WHEN THE CAR FINALLY STOPPED MY HAND WAS TWISTED IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE THE CAR WAS SPINNING AND THE FORCE OF THE CAR HITTING SPRAINED MY BACK. NO AIR BAGS WERE SET OFF AND I WAS BROUGHT TO THE ER BY AMBULANCE. I HAVE BEGUN TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH MY IGNITION SINCE THIS ACCIDENT. MY KEY GETS STUCK IN THE ACCS POSITION AND I CAN NOT MOVE IT EITHER WAY. I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL THE CAR SITS FOR A WHILE SOMETIMES HOURS BEFORE IT WILL UNLOCK. VERY SCARED TO DRIVE IN THIS CAR NOW. *TR
Apr 04, 2014
THE REAR BRAKES FAILED ON MY CAR AT AROUND 28,000 MILES. AS SOON AS I GOT THE NEW ONES INSTALLED THEY STILL ARE TERRIBLE, I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THERE WOULD BE SUCH BRAKES THAT FAIL SO EARLY AND COULD CAUSE HARM TO PEOPLE. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THESE BRAKES, THEY ARE ENTIRELY TOO UNSAFE. *TR
Mar 12, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT SS TURBO. THE CONTACT STATED HIS REAR BRAKE PADS WERE PREMATURELY WEARING OUT RAPIDLY. THE ROTORS AND BRAKE PAD NEVER MADE ANY NOISE ALERTING THE CONTACT THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED THE MECHANIC SHOWED HIM HOW THE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS WERE WORN. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Feb 10, 2012
WHEN BRAKING SOFTLY, REAR BRAKES MAKE A LOUD NOISE AND I'VE STARTED TO NOTICE SLIGHTLY UNEVEN WEAR ON ONE OF THE REAR BRAKE PADS. ALSO OCCASIONALLY WHILE MOVING IN REVERSE WITH FOOT BRAKES APPLIED I CAN HEAR A VERY VERY LOUD SOUND SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT AND WAY LOUDER THEN THE SOUND WHEN MOVING FORWARD. *TR
Jan 09, 2012
REAR BRAKES ARE DRAGGING ON THE ROTOR AND GRINDING AT STOPS. *TR
Dec 09, 2011
+ 120 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
79 complaints
WITH NO RECENT CHANGES TO THE CAR, IT WON'T START, THEFT LOCK SYMBOL IS ON. TRIED THE SPARE KEY. TRIED THEFT LOCK RELEARN 10 MINUTE AND 30 MINUTE PROCEDURE. DISCONNECTED AND RE-CONNECTED NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL. NONE OF THE STEPS WORKED. THIS ISSUE HAS THE POTENTIAL TO KEEP FAMILIES STRANDED.
Mar 10, 2021
HELLO, I HAVE A 2009 CHEVY COBALT. IT WAS RUNNING OKAY. I WENT TO THE STORE FOR SOME DOG FOOD. PARKED THE CAR, CAME BACK TO GO BACK HOME AND THE KEY 🔑 IN THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN. IT WAS LOCKED OR JAMMED, DON'T KNOW. KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION SWITCH TO TURN THE CAR ON!!! I WENT TO THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FROM GENERAL MOTORS ON MY 2009 CHEVY COBALT. I FOUND A NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID# 14V171000 THAT SHOWS THE RECALL FOR MY CAR. IT DESCRIBES AN IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. I CALLED THE CHUCK NASH CHEVROLET WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY HAD REPAIRED THE RECALL. APPARENTLY THEY REPAIRED IT WITH A DEFECTIVE IGNITION-SWITCH OR NOT AT ALL. THE RECALL STATES THAT SOME VEHICLES WERE REPAIRED WITH DEFECTIVE OR USED PARTS. MARY BARRA, GENERAL MOTORS CEO STATED THAT ALL AFFECTED RECALL VEHICLES WOULD BE REPAIRED UP TO CUSTOMER SAFETY STANDARDS. I REALLY NEED YOUR HELP IN THIS MATTER. THIS CAR IS MY ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. THANKS. GOD BLESS.
Sep 23, 2019
THE IGNITION SWITCH WON'T TURN ON AND SOMETIMES WON'T TURN OFF ITS VERY LOOSE ONCE YOU DO GET IT ON AND NOW WON'T TURN OVER AT ALL
Sep 17, 2018
CONNECTOR FEEDING POWER TO THE A/C-HEATER BLOWER MELTED; CAUSED A CRACKLING SOUND, A SMELL, AND THE FAN TO STOP WORKING. THE CONNECTOR MELTED TOGETHER. TO GET A PICTURE OF THE PIN THAT FAILED REQUIRED ME TO BREAK THE CONNECTOR. POWER WAS PRESENT ON THE BROWN WIRE AS SOON AS THE IGNITION IS ON - THE BLOWER DID NOT NEED TO BE OPERATING TO GENERATE HEAT AT THE CONNECTOR. THE WIRE LEADING TO THE CONNECTOR WAS DISCOLORED FROM THE HEAT.
Sep 01, 2018
ELECTROMAGNETIC METER (EMF METER FOR BOTH WIRELESS & NON-WIRELESS FORMS OF ELECTRICAL RADIATION) USED TO MEASURE ELECTRICAL RADIATION LEVELS READ HIGH LEVELS OF RADIATION THAT THE METER FELT WAS OVER-THE-LIMIT ONLY WHEN POWERING THE VEHICLE ON BUY TURNING THE KEY (WITH A BATTERY & GAS IN THE VEHICLE). THE INCREASE OF ELECTRICAL POWER SEEMS TO BE THE CAUSE OF THE METER INCREASING. THERE ARE MANY WIRES THAT WERE UNDER THE SEAT THAT ARE SETTING OFF THE METER WHEN HELD WITHIN 12 INCHES OF IT (IN THE AREA THE DRIVER & PASSENGER WOULD SIT - ON THE SEAT). PERHAPS, A RECALL AND ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING NEEDS TO BE ADDED IN THE AREA WHERE THE PASSENGERS AND DRIVERS SIT.
May 30, 2018
+ 74 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
30 complaints
Derive airbag idiot light is on and service airbag message is on
Dec 16, 2021
Passenger side seat caused a situation where the air bags were turned off and warning lights to come on in dash. This occurs sporadically, it happens if I move the seat or if some one sits in it then gets out of the car. Has happened since I first bought the car used.
Dec 01, 2021
SERVICE AIRBAG MESSAGE COMES ON WITH WARNING LIGHT MOSTLY IN COLDER TEMPERATURES AND WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE. THIS IS RANDOM AND DOES NOT OCCUR ALL THE TIME. HAPPENS WHEN JUST STARTING THE VEHICLE AND ALSO WHEN IN MOTION AND TURNING. DEALERSHIP IS UNABLE TO FIND AN ISSUE. OCCASIONALLY HAPPENS JUST WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT. HAS HAPPENED OVER THE LIFETIME OF OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE. UNKOWN IF AIRBAGS WOULD WORK PROPERLY IN A CRASH!
Oct 25, 2021
SERVICE AIRBAG MESSAGE COMES ON WITH WARNING LIGHT MOSTLY IN COLDER TEMPERATURES AND WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE. THIS IS RANDOM AND DOES NOT OCCUR ALL THE TIME. HAPPENS WHEN JUST STARTING THE VEHICLE AND ALSO WHEN IN MOTION AND TURNING. DEALERSHIP IS UNABLE TO FIND AN ISSUE.
Feb 10, 2021
AIR BAG SERVICE LAMP CAME ON DASH.
Mar 12, 2020
+ 25 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
29 complaints
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated after arriving at his residence, he became aware of a puddle of fuel underneath the vehicle. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.
Jun 28, 2023
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle while driving and while the vehicle was parked. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 152,816.
Jun 27, 2023
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that she smelled an abnormal odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the fuel lines were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V459000 (Fuel System Gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.
Jun 01, 2023
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the odor of fuel was present inside and outside of the vehicle. Additionally, the odor was present whether the vehicle was on or turned off. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact stated that no visible fuel leaks were present. The local dealer was contacted regarding the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V459000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Jul 26, 2022
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that a fuel odor was detected while the vehicle was parked and while driving. The contact noticed there was fuel leaking on the ground where the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and while the vehicle was on the lift, the contact observed there was corrosion on the fuel tank and fuel lines and a fuel leak next to the driver’s side exhaust pipe. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the mechanic. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Oct 29, 2021
+ 24 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
17 complaints
WIRING HARNESS IN DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT DOOR CREATES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT DISABLES SIDE IMPACT SENSORS/AIRBAGS. SYMPTOMS MATCH EXACTLY THE AN EXISTING RECALL (15V500000) THAT LISTS ONLY THE 2010 MODEL YEAR AS BEING AFFECTED. THE DISABLING OF THE AIRBAG HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IS ROLLED DOWN. THIS OCCURS WHEN DRIVING AND STATIONARY.
Mar 23, 2019
THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE, MY CAR WONT START AND THE ANTI THEFT ON THE DASH COMES ON BUT THERE'S NOTHING ON TO KILL THE BATTERY. ALSO SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING MY SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON BUT GOES OFF RIGHT AFTER. LAST THING IS MY POWER LOCKS WOULD GO CRAZY JUST LOCKING AND UNLOCKING EITHER WHEN THE CAR WAS OFF OR IN MOTION.
Jul 29, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, A SECOND VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE FRONT AND SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUFFERED BACK AND NECK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS FAULTY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,147.
Mar 23, 2016
I STARTED MY CAR AND WENT TO TAKE OFF AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. THERE WAS A COUPLE OF INCIDENCES WHERE I HAD A PASSENGER AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON TO SERVICE AIRBAG. I'VE READ IN MULTIPLE PLACES WHERE THIS OCCURRENCE HAS HAPPENED AND THE MANUFACTURE SHOULD FIX THIS.
May 19, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT SS. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000. UPDATED 5/18/15 CN UPDATED 10/05/2017*CN
Apr 13, 2015
+ 12 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
15 complaints
I WAS DRIVING THE OTHER DAY AND NOTICED THAT ONE OF MY BACK BRAKES WAS STICKING AND SO I TOOK A LOOK AT IT AND FLUID LEVEL WAS FINE AND THERE WAS NO AIR IN THE BRAKE LINE. I FEEL THE CAUSE OF THIS IS BAD CALIPERS AND SOME OTHERS I HAVE TALKED HAD THE SAME ISSUE.
Feb 19, 2019
COMING OUT OF A ROUNDABOUT IN RUSH HOUR WHEN A CAR AHEAD OF HER SUDDENLY STOPPED. SHE HAD ABOUT ONE AND HALF TO TWO CAR LENGTHS AND HER SPEED WAS ABOUT 35 MPH. SHE APPLIED HER BRAKES AND THEY DID NOT RESPOND. HER CAR REAR ENDED ANOTHER CAR. THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. SHE HAS A SPRAINED NECK AND BACK. SHE HAS BEEN OFF FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS PER DOCTOR'S REQUEST. MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE CAR.
Dec 20, 2018
REAR BRAKES WEAR OUT WAY TOO QUICKLY
Nov 01, 2015
ABOUT THE THIRD TIME THAT I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR BRAKES WITH IN LESS THAN 30000 MILES. THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD THE CAR. THE PADS WEAR UNEVEN, ONLY THE INTERIOR PAD IS BEING WORN. GM DEALERSHIP CONTINUES TO STATE THAT THIS IS NORMAL WEAR, WHICH IS IMPOSSIBLE. AND BRAKING PERFORMANCE IS COMPROMISED BY THIS UNEVEN AND PREMATURE WEAR OF THE REAR BRAKES.
Jul 21, 2015
WE WERE COMING BACK TO MARYLAND FROM A BIRTHDAY PARTY IN SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. WHILE COMING DOWN THE MOUNTAINIST AREA OF I-69, THE FRONT END STARTED TO WOBBLE WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. WE TOOK IT TO THE CHEVROLET DEALER IN LAUREL, MD WHEN WE GOT HOME. INSTEAD OF REPLACING THE DEFECTIVE PART. THEY TURN THE ROTOR. I HAD TO GO THE AND INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND HAVE THE FRONT BRAKES AND FRONT ROTORS REPLACED TO COMPLETELY CORRECT THE PROBLEM THAT THE CERTIFIED MECHANICS AT CHEVROLET COULD NOT CORRECT. *JS
Apr 14, 2014
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STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
14 complaints
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shake, and the vehicle would power off inadvertently. The vehicle would restart however, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.
Jun 29, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SPONTANEOUSLY FAILED TO TURN AND SEIZED. IN ADDITION, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE REMAINING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING INDICATORS WERE INOPERABLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 152,000.
Jun 12, 2019
EPS MOTOR HAS FAILED, I SEE SOME RECALLS ON THIS WHY NOT MINE. THIS SEEMS TO BE A BIG PROBLEM WITH THE COBALT SO I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY MINE IS NOT IN THE RECALL. I WAS DRIVING WHEN THIS HAPPENED. *TR
Dec 07, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE SPEEDOMETER, RPM, AND FUEL GAUGES RANDOMLY MOVED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 71,250.
Nov 21, 2016
DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND ALL MY ELECTRICAL DASHBOARD UNITS ARE FLICKERING, MY RPM AND SPEED KEEPS GOING ON AND DOWN, AND MY POWER STEERING MESSAGE CAME UP ON THE DASH, THEN IT WENT OUT AND CAME BACK. NOT COOL. NOT COOL AT ALL....
Mar 23, 2016
+ 9 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
14 complaints
MY VEHICLE TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN PARK, IT WOULDN'T START AND WOULD STILL ROLL WHEN IN PARK. WE HAVE COME TO THE CONCLUSION IT WAS A FAULTY TRANSMISSION CABLE CLIP OR INSTALLED IMPROPERLY. I HAVE CONTACTED GM ABOUT A RECALL AND SAID IT WAS CLOSED DUE TO A DEALERS INSPECTION IN 2012. I HAVE SINCE TAKEN IT IN TO GET FIXED AND IT APPEARS IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE RECALLED PART. GM STILL REFUSES TO COVER IT. I AM ENCLOSING BELOW MY EMAIL TO GM BELOW WITH ATTACHMENTS AND LINKS. ANY HELP WITH THIS IS APPRECIATED [XXX] TO:[email protected] CC:[XXX] MAR 16 AT 10:54 AM THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION. I HAD TAKEN THE CAR IN ON MARCH 14TH TO HAVE THE PROBLEM DIAGNOSED AND OFFER THE INVOICE OF WHAT THEY FOUND AND FIXED FOR YOUR REVIEW. THEY SAID THE CLIP WAS FULLY ENGAGED BUT THE CABLE WAS STILL SLIPPING. I ASKED THAT THEY GIVE ME THE OLD PART BACK FOR MY INSPECTION. I ALSO OFFER A VIDEO OF MY REVIEW OF THE CABLE, PLEASE SEE LINK BELOW. THE THIRD ATTACHMENT IS THE 1ST PAGE OF THE INVOICE MY RECEIPT OF PAYMENT. HTTPS://DRIVE.GOOGLE.COM/FILE/D/1RRTBJHVTPIPNH3LZTHGBUIWJ-AUX190O/VIEW?USP=DRIVESDK I AM ASKING THAT GM REIMBURSE ME THE COST OF 210.24 DOLLARS FOR THE TRANSMISSION CABLE REPLACEMENT. IT IS APPARENT FROM THE INSPECTION FROM THE TECHNICIAN AND MY OWN INSPECTION THAT THE PROBLEM LIES WITH THE CLIP NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. DON'T KNOW WHAT MAY HAVE HAPPENED IN 2012 DURING THEIR INSPECTION, BUT REGARDLESS IT APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT IN THE GM DESIGN/PART AND SHOULD BE COVERED. I ASSURE YOU I AM NOT TRYING TO GET SOMETHING FOR FREE HERE, I JUST WANT BUSINESSES TO BACK THEIR PRODUCTS, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE ARE KNOWN PROBLEMS WITH THEM, WHICH I HOPE YOU WILL DO. I APPRECIATE ALL YOUR TIME IN THIS MANNER AND LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR REPLY. SINCERELY, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mar 16, 2018
2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT WITH LOW MILES. * LD THE COST TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION, WAS $2100. *JB
Oct 23, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000.
Sep 09, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE JERKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. UPDATED 09/05/14*LJ
Jul 28, 2014
WHY ISN'T THERE A RECALL FOR THE 2005 COBALT? THIS HAPPENED SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE! WHY DO YOU HAVE THE RECALL ONLY FOR 2009, IT SHOULD BE FOR 2005 AND ALL MODELS AFFECTED, REGARDLESS OF THE YEAR! JUST PICKING ONE YEAR IS NOT ACCURATE FOR THIS TYPE OF ISSUE. THIS NEED TO BE FIXED ASAP! PLEASE AND THANK YOU! "TRANSMISSION SHIFT POSITION SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT", AND FMVSS 114, "THEFT PROTECTION AND ROLLAWAY PREVENTION". ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT CLIP MAY NOT BE FULLY ENGAGED. IF THE CLIP IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED, THE SHIFT LEVER AND THE ACTUAL POSITION OF THE TRANSMISSION GEAR MAY NOT MATCH. WITH THIS CONDITION, THE DRIVE COULD MOVE THE SHIFTER TO "PARK" AND REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, BUT THE TRANSMISSION GEAR MAY NOT BE IN "PARK". *TR
Mar 04, 2013
+ 9 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
12 complaints
UNABLE TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION. AFTER PLACING THE CAR IN PARK AND SHUTTING IT OFF. YOU CAN NOT REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. YOU ARE UNABLE TO TURN THE IGNITION TO THE POSITION TO REMOVE IT. THIS HAS HAPPENED REPEATLY.
Dec 11, 2018
THE KEY IS STUCK IN MY 2009 CHEVY COBALT CAR,I CAN NOT PAY $300 TO GET IT FIXED,I'M A WIDOW ON LIMITED INCOME,WHAT CAN I DO? THE CAR NEEDS TO BE RECALLED,IT'S A LEMON,NO GOOD,HOPE U CAN HELP ME,THANKS.
Aug 13, 2018
THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND YOU HAVE TO WIGGLE AND JIGGLE THE KEY AND THE SHIFTER TO GET IT TO COME OUT. DROVE THE VEHICLE A SHORT DISTANCE APPROX 15 MILES, PARKED AND KEY WOULD NOT COME OUT. SPENT APPROX 15 MINUTES TRYING TO GET KEY OUT, FINALLY AFTER MUCH WIGGLING AND JIGGLING IT CAME OUT.
Apr 11, 2018
WHEN THE CAR IS AT A STABLE SPEED, TYPICALLY BETWEEN 30-45 MPH, AND THE RPMS AROUND 1500, THE CAR WITH JERK FORWARD AND THE RPMS WILL JUMP AND DROP REPEATEDLY UNTIL YOU EITHER ACCELERATE, OR LET OFF THE GAS. THIS IS A REOCCURRING ISSUE THAT OCCURS DURING ALMOST ALL COMMUTES WITH THIS VEHICLE.
Apr 09, 2018
TIRE MONITOR SENSOR DEFECTIVE.
Oct 05, 2016
+ 7 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
10 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.
Feb 24, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR OUTSIDE AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW IF THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Jul 22, 2019
TAKATA RECALL, I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE 2 WEEKS AFTER 2 RECALLS WERE REPAIRED ON IT. IT WAS RUSH HOUR I WENT TO PUSH ON MY BREAKS AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE CAR TURNED OFF, AT THIS POINT IM FREAKING OUT. I CONTACT CHEVY SERVICE FOR ASSISTANCE AND THEY ADVISE THAT THEY CAN NOT FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE RECALL WAS REPAIRED THEY ALSO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM BECAUSE IT WAS TO DANGEROUS FOR THEIR EMPLOYEES. SO I ASK THE BANK TO REFINANCE ME ANOTHER VEHICLE BECAUSE THIS CAR WAS WAY TOO DANGEROUS TO PUT MY BABY IN, THEY SAID NO DUE TO MY CREDIT. I THEN HAD THEM REPO THE VEHICLE BECAUSE I WOULD NOT CONTINUE TO PAY FOR A DEATH TRAP. NOW THEY ARE SUING ME FOR THE REMANDING BALANCE ON THE VEHICLE. I AM GOING TO COURT AND WONDERING IF I HAVE A CASE.
Sep 26, 2016
I HAVE A 2009 CHEVY COBALT AND SINCE I PURCHASED IT IT HAS BEEN PROBLEM AFTER PROBLEM FIRST THE KEY GOT STUCK IN THE IGNITION BEFORE THE RECALL. I HAD TO SPEND ALL DAY AT THE DEALERSHIP, THEN I HAD TO TAKE IT BACK FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. NEXT IT WAS TAKEN BACK FOR SUSPENSION PROBLEMS AND A CRACKED STEERING COLUMN, NOW I KEPT HEARING A NOISE WHEN I PRESSED THE GAS TO SPEED UP TOOK IT TO TWO PLACES AND IT WAS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WHICH COST ME $1,548 OUT OF POCKET BECAUSE THE WARRANTY I HAD DIDN'T COVER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER THIS CAR ONLY HAS 89414 MILES ON IT I KEEP UP THE MAINTENANCE BUT THIS CAR IS BEGINNING TO MAKE ME NOT WANT TO BUY ANY AMERICAN CAR EVER. I INITIALLY PURCHASED THE CAR BECAUSE IT WAS ECONOMY CAR,GOOD ON GAS WHICH IS STILL GOOD ON GAS. I SEEN IN THE EARLIER MODELS THERE WERE RECALLS ON THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER SO I WAS TRYING TO FIND OUT IF THERE WERE ANY ON THIS PARTICULAR MODEL? WHEN I PURCHASED THIS CAR I WAS HAPPY ABOUT THE THE CAR BUT PROBLEM AFTER PROBLEM IS BEGINNING TO BE MORE THAN I CAN HANDLE AND THE LAST THING IS THIS CATALYTIC CONVERTER, THANK GOD I HAD THE MONEY. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS CRACKED AND GASKETS HAD TO BE REPLACED.
Oct 14, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REFUELED, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT CYLINDER NUMBER THREE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,127. UPDATED 7/29/15*CN MA 10/19/2015 MA 10/22/2015 UPDATED 10/18/2017*CN
Jun 05, 2015
+ 5 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
9 complaints
I DROVE MY CAR AROUND 7:15 AM UNTIL ABOUT 10:00 AM. EVERYTHING WAS FINE. WHEN I STARTED IT UP AGAIN I HEARD THIS LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. IT SOUNDED LIKE A DIESEL TRUCK. MY FLEX PIPE WAS DISCONNECTED. THIS ATTACHED TO THE MANIFOLD. I DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING TO CAUSE THIS PROBLEM. I ASKED THE REPAIR MAN WHAT COULD HAVE CAUSED IT AND HE DIDN'T HAVE AN ANSWER.
Sep 03, 2013
THE FRONT INTERCOOLER ON THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED BELOW THE GROUND EFFECTS OF THE FRONT BUMPER. THE INTERCOOLER HAS CRACKED 3 TO 4 TIMES AND IS NOT REPAIRABLE. THIS IS A FLAW ON ALL 2008-2009 CHEVY COBALT SS MODELS. THE RESULT WAS A BROKE DOWN VEHICLE. THE AIR SYSTEM ON THE CAR FAILED. THE DEALERSHIP NEGLECTED TO COVER THIS UNDER WARRANTY EVEN THOUGH IT IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT. *TT
Sep 16, 2011
CAR RAN HOT AND BURNT UP ENGINE. *KB
Aug 16, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH OVER A POTHOLE, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE ENGINE FAILED TO RESTART AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THEY INFORMED THE ENGINE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. CURRENTLY, THE ENGINE WAS BEING REPLACED WITH A REBUILT ENGINE. THE CONTACT WAS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Jun 07, 2011
I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY DRIVING FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA TO MERIDIAN, MS. WHEN I WAS ABOUT 35 MILES OUTSIDE OF MERIDIAN, MS, MY CAR SHUT OFF AND A CLOUD OF WHITE SMOKE CAME FROM THE ENGINE. NONE OF THE INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON TO LET ME KNOW THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM. I HAD THE 2009 CHEVY COBALT TOWED TO THE NEAREST CHEVY DEALER IN MERIDIAN WHO TOLD ME THAT THE ENGINE WAS DEFECTIVE AND A ROD HAD SLIPPED OUT OF THE ENGINE. THIS TOOK JUST OVER TWO WEEKS TO ORDER THE NEW ENGINE AND REPAIR IT. THE VERY NEXT DAY AFTER THE ENGINE WAS REPAIRED, I HAD THE CAR STARTED BUT WHEN I WENT TO TURN IT OFF, THE KEY WAS STUCK IN THE IGNITION. I TRIED TO REMOVE THE KEY BUT IT WOULD NOT BUDGE. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER HAD TO DISCONNECT THE FUSES AND BATTERY AND ALLOW THE CAR TO COOL BEFORE HE COULD TOW IT. *TR
May 18, 2011
+ 4 more complaints for this component
PARKING BRAKE
8 complaints
I BROUGHT MY 2009 COBALT SS INTO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, 20K MILEAGE CHECK. IT HAS A 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY REAR ROTORS WERE SCORED BADLY POSSIBLY FROM THE EMERGENCY BRAKE BEING ON WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER INFORMED ME THE SURFACE WAS TOO FAR GONE TO TURN THEM. I'M THE ONLY PERSON THAT DRIVES THE CAR AND I KNOW I DON'T DRIVE WITH THE E-BRAKE ON, NOT EVEN ONCE. HOWEVER, I DO PULL THE E-BRAKE WHEN I PARK MY CAR WITH THE TRANS IN GEAR. LET ME SAY ALSO I DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR HARD LIKE RACING OR DRIFTING. I DID PULL THE TIRE AND ROTOR FROM THE LEFT REAR TO FIND THAT THE INNER ROTOR SURFACE WAS INDEED SCORED BADLY WITHIN 3/4-INCH OF THE OUTER ROTOR DIAMETER. THE OUTER ROTOR SURFACE WAS CLEAN AND SMOOTH. THE OUTER BRAKE PAD LOOKED LIKE IT HAD 2X THE MATERIAL LEFT VERSUS THE INNER PAD. I DID NOT PULL THE RIGHT SIDE ROTOR YET. (MY NEW BRAKE ROTOR ORDER GOT FOULED UP. STILL WAITING.) LIKE MANY OF THE OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE COMPLAINED, MY CAR HAS SLIGHTLY OVER 21K MILES ON IT SO WHY SHOULD IT NEED REAR BRAKES SO QUICKLY? MOST OF THE WEAR SHOULD BE ON THE FRONT BRAKES DUE TO WEIGHT AND MOMENTUM DURING BRAKING. SOMETHING DOESN'T ADD UP. WILL IT HAPPEN AGAIN WITH THE NEW ROTORS? *TR
Jun 09, 2011
REAR BRAKES WEAR DOWN TO QUICKLY.. I HAVE HAD ONLY 20,000 KM ON IT AND ONE DAY I WAS GOING TO BRING MY KID INTO DAY CARE WITH IT.. PUT ON THE ON HAND BRAKE.. AND THEN MY CAR STARTED TO ROLL BACK WITH MY KID IN IT... ALMOST BRAND NEW CAR.. WHO WOULD OF THOUGHT MY BRAKES WOULD HAVE BEEN ALREADY WORN OUT.. MY KID ALMOST GOTTEN TO AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS... NOW AN OTHER THING.. WE HAVE TO PAY NEW PADS EVERY 20,000 KM? THAT IS JUST INSANE.. AGAIN.. I SEE REPETITIVE POST ON HERE WITH COMMENTS THEY HAVE THE INSIDE PAD WORN OUT TO THE METAL AND THE OUTSIDE ONE TO 70%.. I HAVE NEVER CHANGED THE FRONT ONES ONCE YET.. AND THEY ARE STILL AT 65%.. NOW WHERE IS THE LOGIC IN ALL THIS??? FRONT ONES SHOULD BE MORE BADLY HURT THEN THAT.. ALSO THE BACK BRAKES EATS MY ROTORS LIKE CRAZY TOO.. GUESS WHAT MORE MONEY... ARRRGGG.. THIS IS REALLY A SAFETY ISSUE AND I THINK A RECALL SHOULD BE MADE ON THIS.. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING. *TR
Apr 26, 2011
PURCHASED THE CAR NEW. AT ABOUT 3,000 MILES I NOTICED SCORING ON THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS. AFTER ABOUT 12,000 MILES MY EMERGENCY BRAKE STARTED FAILING TO HOLD THE CAR ON EVEN THE SLIGHTEST HILL. AT ABOUT 14,000 MILES THE REAR BRAKES STARTED TO GRIND. AT THIS POINT THE BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND THE ROTORS TURNED. ONLY THE INSIDE PADS WERE WORN COMPLETELY DOWN, THE OUTSIDE PADS LOOKED RELATIVELY GOOD. *TR
Feb 22, 2011
CAR WAS ACTING NORMAL, JUST TOOK A 200 MILE ROUND TRIP, THE NEXT MORNING THE ROADS HAD SOME SNOW AND A BIT OF ICE. I BACKED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND DROVE ON THE SIDE STREETS (2 BLOCKS) TO THE HIGHWAY, AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY I BEGAN TO FEEL A DRAG, I SHUT OFF MY RADIO AND LISTENED SOON MY TIRE GAGE CAME ON SO I LOOKED IN MY MIRROR AND SEEN SPARKS FLYING, I PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY AT AN AVAILABLE SAFE LOCATION ONLY TO FIND MY REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE WAS SHREDDED. I CHANGED THE TIRE AND BEGAN TO DRIVE AGAIN, ONCE I HIT DRY PAVEMENT I HEARD A SCREECHING NOISE. CALLED FOR A TOW TRUCK. THE GM DEALER CALLED ME TODAY AND SAID MY PARKING BRAKE WAS LOCKED UP. MY CAR IS AN AUTOMATIC AND I HAVE NEVER ENGAGED THE PARKING BRAKE (HAVE OWNED THE CAR OVER A YEAR). THE DEALER IS NOW TELLING ME THE PARKING BRAKE LINE WAS OFF AND SHREDDED . THEY ALSO STATED THE TIRE WAS NOT GOING TO BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND THE BRAKES MAY NOT BE EITHER SINCE THE LINE THAT APPARENTLY LOCKED ONE SIDE OF PARKING BRAKES UP COULD HAVE JUST FALLEN OFF AND LOCKED ONE SET OF PARKING BRAKES UP WHICH HAVE NEVER BEEN USED. *TR
Dec 15, 2010
HAD TIRES ROTATED AT DEALER, THEY FOUND REAR BRAKE PADS WORN OUT COMPLETELY AND ROTOR SCORED AFTER ONLY 6000 MILES. HAVE FOUND MANY OTHER OWNERS WITH SAME PROBLEM. DEALER CLAIMS IT WAS CAUSED BY DRIVING WITH THE E BRAKE ON. THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS PAID, CLAIMS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER PADS WEARING OUT UNUSUALLY TOO SOON. *TR
May 03, 2010
+ 3 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE
8 complaints
I LAST CHECKED MY BRAKES WHEN I TOOK OFF MY SNOW TIRES IN MARCH WITH 18,000 MILES ON MY CAR. EVERYTHING LOOKED FINE, FRONT AND REAR PADS LOOKED ALMOST NEW WITH PLENTY OF MEAT ON THEM. IN JULY, I NOTICED THAT THE REAR BRAKES WERE STARTING TO GROOVE, SO I MENTIONED THIS TO THE DEALER WHEN I WENT IN FOR A RECALL AND THEY RESURFACED THEM FOR ME (22,885 MILES). I ASKED ABOUT THE PADS AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY HAD LOOKED AT THEM AND THEY WERE FINE AND EVERYTHING LOOKED NORMAL. IN OCTOBER, I NOTICED THE GROOVING COMING BACK. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER, AND THEY CHARGED ME TO REPLACE THE REAR DISKS AND PADS AT 29,170 MILES (THEY DID THROW IN THE ROTORS FOR FREE DUE TO THE ABNORMAL WEAR). AFTER THE SERVICE, THEY GAVE ME THE OLD REAR PADS AS PER MY REQUEST. UPON RECEIVING THEM, I COULDN'T HELP BUT NOTICE THAT THE INNER REAR PAD, WHICH HAD BEEN WEARING IDENTICALLY TO THE OUTER REAR PADS WHEN I CHECKED AT 18,000 MILES, WERE WORN ALMOST TO THE BACKING PLATE! THE OUTER PADS STILL HAD 1/4" MATERIAL LEFT, SO IT SEEMED CLEAR THAT SOMETHING WAS NOT RIGHT. THE DEALER COULD FIND NO REASON FOR THIS WEAR AND STATED THAT EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL BESIDES THE BRAKE WEAR. IT SEEMS INCREDIBLE THAT A FRONT-HEAVY, FRONT-DRIVE CAR WOULD WEAR THROUGH ITS INNER REAR BRAKE PADS WHILE ITS FRONT PADS (WHICH DO MOST OF THE BRAKING) AND OUTER REAR PADS STILL HAVE PLENTY OF LIFE LEFT WITHOUT THERE BEING SOME KIND OF PROBLEM. I STILL HAVE THE PADS AND ALSO HAVE PICTURES. I AM CONCERNED THAT IF THESE PADS WEAR DOWN SO QUICKLY, I COULD BE PUT IN A SITUATION WHERE I UNEXPECTEDLY HAVE NO E-BRAKE AND COMPROMISED BRAKING ABILITY DESPITE FREQUENT INSPECTIONS. I AM ALSO CONCERNED THAT GM IS MORE INTERESTED IN SELLING ME PARTS THAN IN DIAGNOSING AND CORRECTING THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM. I HAVE HEARD FROM THE BOTH CHEVY DEALERS AND OTHER OWNERS THAT THIS IS A SOMEWHAT COMMON PROBLEM WITH MY CAR, AND I WOULD LIKE TO SEE IT RESOLVED. THANK YOU. *TR
Dec 18, 2010
MY CAR HAS ONLY 11,000 MILES ON IT AND THE REAR ARE BRAKES ARE WARPED, WHICH IN TURN CAUSES MY CAR TO NOT STOP AS FAST IT SHOULD. THE ROTORS ARE ALL WARPED AND THE PADS ARE VERY CHEAP. I CALLED GM AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE BRAKES ARE COVERED TO 12,000 MILES, BUT ONLY 12 MONTHS. IT'S BEEN 14 MONTHS AND THEY WON'T EVEN HELP ME OUT. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS VERY OFTEN AND I AM AFRAID I AM GOING TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Jul 24, 2010
REAR BRAKES WEARING OUT AFTER 4000-5000 MILES. NEW AT 0, CHANGED AT 5044, NOW BAD AGAIN AT 10,600 MILES. MANY MANY MORE PEOPLE REPORTING SAME THING AT WWW.COBALTSS.NET. *TR
Apr 14, 2010
REAR BRAKES WEARING. *TR
Mar 02, 2010
REAR BRAKE PADS ARE NO GOOD AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE 15XXX MILES AND I AM A VERY GOOD DRIVER AND NEVER HAVE ABUSE THE CAR. IT IS BEING REPLACED UNDER GM WARRANTY GM STATED THAT ALL COBALTS SS FROM 08-09 HAVE THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Jan 11, 2010
+ 3 more complaints for this component
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
6 complaints
FUEL LEAK FROM FUEL LINE IN THE REAR ON VEHICLE. CORROSION TO FUEL LINE. LEAKS BADLY WHEN RUNNING! LONG ENGINE CRANK AFTER SITTING A SHORT TIME. LEAVES PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDER VEHICLE. FUEL SMELL ALL THE TIME.
Nov 08, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT SMELLED A FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT READ AN ARTICLE THAT MENTIONED THAT THE PLASTIC SUPPLY OR RETURN PORT ON THE FUEL PUMP COULD DETACH AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE. THE FAILURE COULD OCCUR TO THE VEHICLE IN HIGH HUMIDITY CLIMATES. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V459000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE), WHICH WAS THE SAME FAILURE THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000.
Sep 23, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO OBSERVED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE QUARTER PANEL AND FUEL LINE WERE CORRODED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,500.
Jan 14, 2019
MY DAUGHTER IS DRIVING A CAR WITH A FUEL LEAK THAT IS HAS A RECALL IN SOME STATES FOR THE PROBLEM BUT NOT IN MINE. RECALL # 090226 , HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE, PLEASE HELP! I THINK I HAVE TO WORK AS HARD FOR MY MONEY AS OTHER STATES, AND I AM CERTAIN MY CAR COST AS MUCH TO PURCHASE AS IN OTHER STATES. HER CAR HAS FUEL DRIPPING BETWEEN THE DRIVERS DOOR AND LEFT REAR WHEEL. APPEARS TO BE STARTING AROUND TOP OF TANK LOCATION.
Feb 25, 2018
THE CAR LIGHTS WILL FLICKER ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. STRONG SMELL OF GAS AFTER I PUT THE CAR IN PARK. BEEN GOING ON FOR THE FLICKERING 2 MONTHS NOW. FOR THE FUEL 2 WEEKS NOW
Aug 16, 2016
+ 1 more complaint for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6 complaints
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS THE ACCELERATOR STICKS AND THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN GET IT TO STOP IS TO TAP THE GAS PEDAL. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET IT TO DO THIS MULTIPLE TIMES.
Dec 09, 2018
WHEN ACCELERATING HARD TO GET ON THE HIGHWAY FROM EXIT OR GOING UP A HILL THE ACCELERATOR GETS SUCK. THE CAR WILL NOT SLOW DOWN WITH OUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE AS HARD AS POSSIBLE. WE JUST PRAY WE CAN GET OVER TO BREAK DOWN LANE WITHOUT HITTING ANYONE. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP CAR IS TO PUT IN NEUTRAL, KEEPING YOUR FOOT ON BRAKE AND PULLING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. ONCE THE CARE IS IN PARK YOU MUST SHUT OFF CAR AND RESTART. IT YOU PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE WITHOUT SHUTTING CAR OFF IT WILLL START RUNNING BY ITSELF AGAIN GOING 65MP IN THE BREAK DOWN LANE. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED IT WAS IN 2009 WITH ONLY 700 MILES ON THE CAR. THE SECOND TIME WAS IN 2014 AND AGAIN SEPTEMBER 2018. TOOK CAR BACK TO DEALERSHIP AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, THEREFORE IT DIDN'T HAPPENED. TOLD ME IT WAS A FREAK OCCURRENCE.PROBABLY WOULDN'T HAPPEN AGAIN. THE CAR IS A 2009 MODEL WITH ONLY 23,000 MILES ON IT BECAUSE, I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. MY HUSBAND DROVE MY CAR THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO. HE WAS ON THE MASS PIKE AND ALMOST HAD A HEART ATTACK BEFORE I COULD GET THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL. WE CALLED GM HEADQUARTERS BECAUSE WE GOT NO WHERE WITH OUR DEALERSHIP IN THE PAST. WOULD NOT TAKE CARE OF PROBLEM UNLESS WE PAID FOR THE ALL TESTS FIRST WHICH WE DID TWICE BEFORE. ALL THREE INCIDENTS HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC AND A HIGHER POWER WAS WATCHING OVER US. WE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED ALONG WITH OTHER PEOPLE. TRAVELING 65MP IN THE BREAK DOWN LANE IS NO JOKE. THE CAR HAS ALSO HAD 2 RECALLS ON IT THAT WERE FIXED.
Oct 10, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE BRAKING AT A INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE APPROPRIATE REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE ISSUE STILL PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILE WAS 43,127 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 88,963.
Apr 10, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH EXTREME FORCE BEFORE THE VEHICLE RESPONDED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Mar 05, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE BRAKES AND ACCELERATOR LOST POWER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER TO THE SHOULDER AND STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND UPON RESTART. THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 45,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
May 17, 2012
+ 1 more complaint for this component
STRUCTURE
6 complaints
PLEASE NOTE THAT HYNDAI AUTP HAVE RECALLS ON THEIR CHROME DOOR HANDLES, BUT GM IS IGNORNING THE FACT THAT THEIRS CAN PEEL WITH SHARP EDGES.
Sep 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO SECURELY CLOSE AND LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,500.
Sep 03, 2014
WATER IS LEAKING ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR. THE LEAK IS LOOKS LIKE ITS COMING FROM BLOWER HEATER WHEN THE A/C IS ON. *TR
May 03, 2012
A/C NOT DRAINING PROPERLY .WATER COMING INSIDE OF CAR ON PASSENGER SIDE CARPET. *TR
Jul 25, 2011
WATER FROM HVAC SYSTEM LEAKS TO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS RUNNING. I'VE HAD THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER TWICE SINCE PURCHASED IN 2009. ONCE IN JUNE OF 2010 AND AGAIN IN JUNE OF 2011. BOTH TIMES I WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED. AFTER THE SECOND TIME IT WAS REPAIRED THE LEAK APPEARED AGAIN WITHIN THREE MILES OF DRIVING. WHEN I SPOKE TO CUSTOMER SERVICE I WAS TOLD IT IS NOT A WARRANTY ISSUE OR A DESIGN FLAW BUT A MERE BLOCKAGE OF THE DRAIN TUBE WHICH IS NORMAL FOR ANY VEHICLE WITH AIR CONDITIONING TIMES I WAS TOLD THERE WAS DEBRIS PRESENT IN THE DRAIN AND THAT IT HAD BEEN CLEARED. *TR
Jul 02, 2011
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
5 complaints
Wiring harness is located too close to the human under the driver's seat. Exposes the driver to electrical frequencies that could be avoided if the wire harness was a further distance away from the human. Also, the the fuel line rusted through after 9 years about 9 inches away from the rear axle where the metal tape ends around the fuel line. The metal tape seems to allow more moisture to become trapped around the fuel line; which promotes rust and a leak where the metal tap ends. After the metal tape, the fuel line is in good condition on this specific vehicle. The fuel leak is about 0.5 inches wide and a lot of gasoline drips / leaks after the car is started. The rust particles are located after the fuel filter; which may promote the rust particles to reach the engine via the rusted fuel line. The car has trouble starting (a delay) and needs to have the key turned twice due to the leak. The leak is very close to the muffler, so it seems like it would be at risk of catching on fire if the muffler was hot enough or if it were traveling on a long trip or going up or down a steep hill. The vehicle has been inspected by police. There were no warning lamps or lights.
May 15, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE LOW FUEL SENSOR INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD 50 MILES TO GO UNTIL THE FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY. THE CONTACT HAD SOMEONE COME TO HER LOCATION TO REPLACE THE ECM/TRANS FUSE, WHICH ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO RESTART; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY OPEN RECALLS PER CASE NUMBER: 8-2926645326. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 119,000.
May 04, 2017
VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE, AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE FUEL PUMP. 2 HOURS LATER, GOT A CALL THAT THE MODULE HARNESS HAD TO BE REPLACED ALSO BECAUSE THE CONNECTION IT MADE TO THE FUEL PUMP HAD BURNED OUT AND FUSED ITSELF TO THE FUEL PUMP. THE SERVICE TECH STATED THIS WAS A VERY UNSAFE SITUATION, DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE EXPOSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INSIDE THE FUEL TANK HAD MELTED, AND IF WE HAD BEEN LOW ON FUEL, THERE COULD HAVE BEEN A FIRE. *TR
Sep 22, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL SHORTS AND THE TEMPERATURE CONTROLS AND POWER WINDOWS FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO USE THE CONTROLS FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND SENDING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V459000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,800.
Aug 25, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V047000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH) BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED BECAUSE THE PARTS NEEDED WOULD NOT BECOME AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL 21, 2014. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN EXACT DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT COULD SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECEIVE THE RECALL SERVICE. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK AND A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS SPEWING FUEL OVER THE TOP OF THE ENGINE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE SEAL, FUEL TANK AND THE FUEL PUMP WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS: 12V459000 (FUEL SYSTEM AND GASOLINE) AND 09V419000 (FUEL SYSTEM AND GASOLINE) BUT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN IGNITION RECALL BUT NOT THE FUEL SYSTEM RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. UPDATED 8/17/17*CN
Apr 08, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
5 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TWO DOORS UNLOCKED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT DID NOT SPECIFY WHICH TWO DOORS EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Jan 20, 2015
POWER DOOR LOCKS ARE DEFECTIVE. MY COBALT LOCKS GO UP AND DOWN BY THEMSELVES THE SWITCHES OR FOB WILL WORK. BY DOING SOME RESEARCH ONLINE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE SEEM TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM. IT IS DEFECTIVE AND GENERAL MOTORS SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL ABOUT THIS. *TR
Apr 30, 2013
I WENT TO SHUT OFF MY CAR SATURDAY NIGHT, MAY 28TH AND WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE KEY HAD TO REMOVE BATTERY CABLE TO SHUT CAR OFF. DEALER FAMILIAR WITH PROBLEM . APPARENTLY AT LEAST 200$ SOLUTION. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER FOLKS ALSO. *TR
May 31, 2011
THE BATTERY CONTINUES TO DIE AND IT CAUSES THE DEFAULT FACTORY ALARM TO LOCK THE CAR. THE KEYS ARE ALWAYS GETTING STUCK IN THE IGNITION. RIGHT NOW IM LOCKED OUT THE VEHICLE. THE EXTRA KEY CAN'T UNLOCK THE DOORS (CANT OVERRIDE THE ALARM LOCK). *TR
Jan 31, 2011
2009 CHEVY COBALT. OVER PAST 6 MONTHS, ON A COUPLE OF OCCASIONS: IGNITION SWITCH WOULD NOT TURN OFF. I HAD TO SELECT IGN SWITCH ON/OFF SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE ENGINE WOULD SWITCH OFF AND I COULD REMOVE KEY. SEPT 21 PARKED AT HOTEL TO CHECK IN. RETURNED TO CAR- STARTED NORMALLY. I PARKED CAR AT ROOM IGNITION SWITCH WOULD NOT TURN OFF. KEY JAMMED IN IGNITION. I HAD TO DISCONNECT BATTERY TO SHUT OFF CAR. UPON RETURN HOME CAR TAKEN TO DEALER-IGNITION SWITCH,COLLAR AND KEY REMOVED/REPLACED. DEALER SERVICE MGR STATED HAD SEVERAL OF THESE AND MECHANIC FAMILIAR WITH REPLACEMENT. I HAD A 2006 CHEVY COBALT THAT IGN SWITCH STARTED TO DO SAME THING ,BUT CAR WAS TOTAL LOSS ACCIDENT BEFORE I COULD TAKE TO DEALER. I THINK THIS IS A FIRE/SAFETY DEFECT. *TR
Oct 21, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
5 complaints
I HAVE A 2009 CHEVY COBALT SS. I BOUGHT IT IN MARCH 09. THE VERY FIRST COUPLE OF DAYS, I HAD A CRACKED TURBO COOLER AND HAD TO HAVE SOMETHING ELSE MAJOR REPLACED. THEN AFTER 24K MILES, I HAD TO HAVE THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED. NOW AT 31K MILES, MY SRV BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT IS COMING ON. WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THE BRAKES ON MY CAR??? *TR
Feb 12, 2011
MY REAR BRAKES ON MY 09 COBALT SS ARE WEARING UNEVENLY. MY RIGHT SIDE REAR BRAKE PADS ARE COMPLETELY USED UP AND AS A RESULT HAVE BEGUN TO GRIND ON TO THE ROTORS AND CAUSED THEM TO FORM PITS, AND OR GROOVES. VERY DISAPPOINTING. *TR
Nov 09, 2010
NORMAL DRIVING LEAD UP TO THE EXTREMELY PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE REAR ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE CHEVROLET DEALER AND, THOUGH AT ONLY 25,000 MILES, THEY SAID I NEEDED TO *REPLACE*, NOT RESURFACE THE ROTORS. 25K MILES! TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM, I HAD TO FIND AND PURCHASE HIGHER-QUALITY ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS AND HAD TO PAY TO GET THEM INSTALLED. I BELIEVE THIS SURPRISING AND EXTRAORDINARILY EARLY FAILURE--EVEN THOUGH IT MAY FALL UNDER "MAINTENANCE"-- SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. *TR
Sep 17, 2010
MY CAR HAS VERY LOW KMS JUST OVER 1000KMS AND MY REAR BRAKES ARE ALREADY NOISY AND THE ROTORS SCORED. *TR
Sep 30, 2009
THE REAR BRAKES ON THE 2008-9 COBALT SS ARE CAUSING ROTOR SCORING AT 400+ MILES. THE PADS ARE TOO AGGRESSIVE OR THE ROTORS ARE TOO SOFT AND THE ROTORS ARE BEING DESTROYED WHICH COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE IF NOT REPLACED. *TR
Sep 06, 2009
TIRES
4 complaints
MICHELIN PILOT SPORT A/S PLUS TIRES ARE "CHUNKING" AND HAVE DRY ROT/CRACKING ON THE TREAD. THE TIRES ARE 3 YEARS OLD WITH LESS THAN 20K MILES. THEY HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ROTATED EVERY 6K MILES. MICHELIN WILL NOT ACCEPT A WARRANTY CLAIM, AS THE TIRES WERE INSTALLED BY THE VEHICLE'S PREVIOUS OWNER.
Oct 18, 2016
NOTICED FRONT END SHAKING. WORST AT SPEEDS 40-50 MPH BUT NOTICEABLE AT ALL SPEEDS. MECHANIC TOLD ME METAL BAND INSIDE THE TIRE IS BROKEN AND TIRE TREAD IS DAMAGED DUE TO IT. MECHANIC WOULD NOT LET ME DRIVE UNTIL TIRE IS REPLACED, AND SAID HE WAS SURPRISED IT HAD NOT BLOWN ALREADY.
Jun 29, 2015
I HAVE HAD 3 INCIDENTS THAT I BELIEVE ARE DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE FUZION TOURING TIRES ON MY 2009 CHEVY COBALT. THE FIRST WAS A REAR END COLLISION IN EARLY JULY, APPROXIMATELY 5 DAYS AFTER I HAD THE TIRES INSTALLED ON MY CAR. WHEN I NEEDED TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY STOP THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKED UP AND THE CAR SKIDDED INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF MINE, THAT HAD MANAGED TO STOP BEFORE HITTING A CAR THAT HAD SWERVED IN FRONT OF HIM. THE SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED ON OCT 14, 2011. I WAS GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION DURING A RAINSTORM. THE INTERSECTION HAS A SLIGHT LEFT BEND TO IT. I WAS TRAVELING AT 35-40 MPH WHEN A VAN TRIED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF ME. HE WAS WAY TOO CLOSE AND I HAD TO HIT THE BRAKES HARD. THE FRONT WHEELS IMMEDIATELY LOCKED UP AND MY CAR ROTATED 90 DEGREES COUNTERCLOCKWISE WITHOUT SLOWING DOWN AT ALL. FORTUNATELY, THE DRIVER OF THE VAN REALIZED THAT HE HAD SCREWED UP AND GOT THROUGH THE INTERSECTION RAPIDLY AND A COLLISION WAS AVOIDED. THEN LAST NIGHT, OCT. 16TH, AGAIN IN THE RAIN, I TRIED TO STOP AT A YELLOW LIGHT ON A SLIGHT DOWNHILL GRADE FROM ABOUT 45 MPH. AGAIN THE WHEELS LOCKED UP AND THE CAR SKIDDED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION AT ABOUT 40 MPH. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING SINCE 1973 AND HAVE LOGGED OVER A MILLION MILES. THESE FUZION TOURING TIRES ARE THE MOST DANGEROUS TIRES I HAVE EVER DRIVEN ON, ESPECIALLY ON WET PAVEMENT. I HAVE HAD OTHER TIRES ON MY COBALT AND NEVER HAD ANY SIMILAR INCIDENTS. I AM REPLACING THEM TOMORROW BECAUSE MY LIFE IS WORTH MORE TO ME THAN THE $400 THAT A SET OF TIRES COSTS. DRIVING IN THE RAIN WITH THOSE TIRES IS LIKE DRIVING ON ICE WITH NORMAL TIRES. THESE TIRES ARE POTENTIALLY DEADLY AND I THINK THEY SHOULD BE RECALLED IMMEDIATELY AND THEN SHREDDED. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO MENTION THAT THERE ARE NO TRACTION, TREADWEAR, OR TEMPERATURE RATINGS ON THESE TIRES. THE SIZE IS195/60-15, 88H. I WOULD LIKE TO STRESS THAT THESE ARE FUZION TOURING TIRES, NOT FUZION HRI. I HAD A SET OF FUZION HRI'S AND THEY WERE FINE. *TR
Oct 17, 2011
2009 CHEVROLET COBALT SS BRAKES SQUEAK AFTER 2 WEEKS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE- I CANNOT STEP ON MY BRAKES WITHOUT HEARING THE NOISE OF THEM SQUEAKING. THE NOISE WILL NOT GO AWAY! *TR
Dec 03, 2009
WHEELS
4 complaints
THE MORNING AFTER COMING BACK FROM A TRIP I WENT DOWN TO GET IN MY COLBALT AND FOUND MY LEFT FRONT TIRE FLAT. I GOT MY MANUAL OUT TO READ HOW TO CHANGE THE TIRE AND CHANGED IT. WE NOTICED THE SIZE DIFFERENCE IN THE TIRES RIGHT AWAY, REGULAR TIRE IS P205/55R16 H, THE SPARE IS A T115/70D15 M. THESE ARE THE ORIGINAL TIRES THAT CHEVROLET PUT ON THE CAR. THE MANUAL SAID WE COULD GO NORMAL SPEED. I DROVE A BLOCK TO GET THE TIRE FIXED AND TURNED AROUND AND WENT BACK HOME. THE CAR DIPPED HORRIBLE AND DRAGGED WHEN I PULLED BACK INTO MY DRIVE WAY. IT ALSO MADE RUBBING SOUNDS. IT DID NOT FILL SAFE TO DRIVE. WE TOOK THE TIRE IN AND HAD IT FIXED WITHOUT THE CAR, BROUGHT IT HOME AND PUT IT BACK ON CAR. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH CHEVROLET SINCE THEN TO SEE IF IT WAS AN ERROR ON THE SPARE. THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT IT IS THE RIGHT SPARE, ALTHOUGH A COUPLE OF THE PEOPLE THAT I HAVE TALKED TO THOUGHT IT WAS BAD TO HAVE A 15 INCH SPARE WITH 16 INCH TIRES. THEY ALSO TOLD ME THAT WHAT I NEED TO DO IS IF THE FLAT IS ON THE FRONT I'M SUPPOSE TO CHANGE TWO TIRES. THEY TOLD ME TO PUT A BACK TIRE ON THE FRONT AND THE SPARE ON THE BACK, WHICH IS NOT THE DIRECTION IN THE MANUAL. THEY TOLD ME I CAN GO 50 MPH AND GET THE TIRE FIXED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. SO NOW OUT ON A BUSY HIGHWAY THEY WANT ME TO CHANGE TWO TIRES AND HAVE THE BACK OF MY CAR DIP HORRIBLY. I FEEL THIS SPARE IS UNSAFE BECAUSE IT IS SMALLER THEN THE TIRES IT IS REPLACING. IT MAKES THE CAR TILT SO YOU CAN'T DRIVE AT SAFE SPEEDS NOT TO SAY THE DAMAGE YOU CAN DO TO YOUR CAR. I LEAVE IN A RURAL AREA AND SOME OF THE ROADS DON'T HAVE ENOUGH SHOULDER TO CHANGE ONE SPARE LET ALONE TWO.
Sep 27, 2015
WHEEL BEARINGS ON THE LEFT FRONT WENT OUT IN FEB, 2012 THEN IN JULY, 2015 THE RIGHT ONE WENT OUT. IN ALL OF OUR OTHER CARS WE HAVE OWNED WE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE A WHEEL BEARING LET ALONE TWO SO WE ASSUME THERE MUST BE A DEFECT.
Jul 14, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LUG NUTS ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE, FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEPARATED WHEN THE WHEELS WERE BEING REPLACED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPAIRED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LUG NUT, BUT THEY CONTINUED TO DETACH ON THE OTHER WHEELS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,507.
Sep 08, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE DEFLATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE WHEELS WERE BENT, WHICH ALLOWED AIR TO ESCAPE PAST THE BEAD OF THE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 27,000......UPDATED 05/09/13 *BF UPDATED 05/31/2013 *JS
Jan 08, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3 complaints
The air bag never deployed I bought car in 2018 from original owner with car only having 33,000 miles on it and still under warranty til car had 100,000 miles and I hit a deer head on 2 months after getting car which bought in may of 2018 hit the deer in July 2018 . The deer was hit with the front passenger side it broke my headlight n messed my hood up and smashed in the grill little and my air bags never deployed I hit deer at 50 mph , after that had happened I took it in to Chevy dealership and had them look at car cause I told them I hit that deer and air bag never deployed and that my air bag light came on once in awhile and said service air bag . The dealership said they do that sometimes and did something to make light go off that was it my air vag light still comes on and says service air bag . Also ignition switch and fuel smell foul coming from car a lot and is as I speak . My reduce engine power light comes on a lot and have no power to gas pedal n car won’t stay running . I have try to get two recalls fixed back in 2-21 I was having problems with my car back then too special reach called me in Jan of 2021 and told me that there were two recalls on my car ignition switch and fuel module so I informed dealership when I took my car in That next month in feb 21 told them I was informed on 2 active recalls on my car . When they were done with my car later that day I asked them if they fixed the recalls they said no cause it was map sensor so I then made an appt to get recalls fixed when I got there for the recalls to be fixed one of the technicians told me it shows that they were done . I called Chevy and complained about the issue I just had and never had recalls fixed but they must of put it in computer they fixed them So I’ve been really upset that I been trying to get past recalls fixed that are on my car and I get run around and told there isn’t any I know about a past recall on shift selnoid low circuit too that was a past recal
Dec 21, 2024
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT START AND SPILLED FUEL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SCENIC CHEVROLET (864-622-2555, LOCATED AT 3449 BLUE RIDGE BLVD, WEST UNION, SC 29696) WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE REPAIRS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) COULD NOT BE PERFORMED DUE TO CORRODED FUEL LINES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 48,000.
Apr 29, 2019
MY 2009 COBALT BEGAN JERKING WHEN ACCELERATING OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS AND JUST 3 DAYS AGO, AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, MY CAR STALLS AND WON'T TURN BACK ON. AFTER LOOKING AT SYMPTOMS, IT IS VERY APPARENT THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAS GONE OUT
Mar 15, 2016
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3 complaints
OEM headlights had become dim and one could no longer be aimed, so I ordered these replacements through Amazon. I paid $92 to have them installed, and the mechanic let me know that the high beams could not be activated, except by holding the turn signal, making it dangerous to steer. In addition, when the headlights are on they create so much RF, the radio no longer gets most AM or FM stations. The mechanic confirmed, they are wired incorrectly, but did not wish to attempt to rewire them.
May 28, 2024
HEADLIGHTS FAILING WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF REPLACEMENT. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. LOW BEAM. I HAVE REPLACED BOTH SIDE AT LEAST 3 TIMES IN LAST 75,000 MILES.
Aug 13, 2018
TURN SIGNAL WILL NOT CUT OFF AFTER TURNING.
Apr 23, 2015
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
key got stuck in ignition ,now wont start car , now airbag light is on
Jun 18, 2021
THE AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS SAYING NEEDS MAINTENANCE AND THE MOTOR HAS NO COMPRESSION
Oct 01, 2018
WHILE I WAS STARTING THE CAR MY AIR BAG LIGHTS STARTED BLINKING ON AND OFF. WHILE TRAVELING ON CITY STREETS THE AIR BAGS WAS ALSO BLINKING ON AND OFF.
Apr 26, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
NO START ISSUE. BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR GOOD. WONT START AFTER IT'S BEEN DRIVEN FOR ABOUT 1 HOUR. WHEN YOU TURN CAR OFF IT WON'T START UNTIL IT COOLS DOWN. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GO ANYWHERE BECAUSE IT WON'T START WHEN I COME OUT OF STORE ST SHOP AGAIN. NEW STARTER PUT IN AND WON'T START. THEY ARE GOING TO KEEP LOOKING
Dec 29, 2020
IGNITION SWITCH WAS SAID TO BE THE ISSUE WITH MY CAR AND THERE WAS A RECALL FOR YEARS 2005-2010 .IGNITION SWITCH SAFETY ISSUE. STARTER MOTOR IS GOOD. BATTERY IS GOOD. ALTERNATOR IS GOOD. WILL NOT CRANK OR START.
Jul 16, 2020
AFTER DRIVING CAR APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES ON COUNTY ROADS, AT 25-35MPH. I ARRIVE AT MY DESTINATION, STOP, SHIFT INTO PARK, AND REACH TO TURN KEY OFF. I AM UNABLE TO MOVE KEY FROM THE RUN POSITION, AND/OR REMOVE THE KEY. SO MY CAR IS SITTING THERE RUNNING AND I AM UNABLE TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE. AFTER NEARLY 10 MINUTES TRYING TO TURN THE KEY BACK TO OFF WHILE JIGGLING THE KEY AND THE STEERING WHEEL, AND SHIFTING THE GEAR SHIFT DOWN AND BACK TO PARK SEVERAL TIMES, I AM UNABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE IGNITION SWITCH AND KEY. I RESORT TO PULLING A FUSE UNDERHOOD TO KILL THE ENGINE.
Mar 24, 2019
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the contact struck a deer. The air bags did not deploy. Additionally, while driving at slow speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact restarted the vehicle. There was an abnormal sulfur and fuel odor detected. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the MAP sensor needed to be reset. The mechanic reset the air bag light. The mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the air bag failure. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.
Dec 04, 2024
AS I WAS PULLING INTO THE GARAGE I ALWAYS LOOK TO SEE EXACTLY WHERE I SHOULD STOP. AS I STEPPED ON THE GAS PEDAL TO PULL UP A LITTLE BIT MORE THE CAR ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT STOP WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE AND WENT INTO MY SON'S TOOL BOX AND IF IT WASN'T THERE WOULD OF GONE THROUGH THE DINING ROOM WALL OUT THE OTHER SIDE. AS IT WAS THE TOOL BOX WENT INTO THE WALL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS KEPT ON GO AS FULL SPEED, THE TIRES WERE SPINNING AND THERE WERE SKID MARKS ON THE FLOOR. THE BRAKES WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR. THE GARAGE WAS FULL OF SMOKE FROM THE TIRES THAT IS HOW FAST THE CAR WAS GOING. I HAD TROUBLE SHUTTING OFF THE CAR.
Mar 18, 2014
STEERING,ENGINE
2 complaints
My car turned off while I was driving and almost caused me to crash into an 18 wheeler. Thank God I turned on my emergency signal and the truck swerved!. I would of died. I was stuck in the middle of the road and luckily some passersby helped me push it into a commercial parking area. I tried to start it again and it wouldn't start. But, when I turn my key into the off position, my car tried starting by itself. It was scary. It was checked by a mechanic, prior to this happening, because the car was hard to start. The mechanic told me to find out if there is a recall. However, I did some research and there was a recall on the ignition switch and fuel pump. The ignition switch was faulty causing the car to turn off while moving and two people died as a result. I entered the VIN # and it didn't show any recalls.
Nov 20, 2023
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK AND THE ENGINE RPM'S WOULD INCREASE BEFORE EXPERIENCING UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. ALSO, THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE POWER STEERING SENSOR LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 181,000.
Feb 11, 2015
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
2 complaints
The contact's mother owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while his mother was starting the vehicle, the passenger's side air bag made clicking sounds. Additionally, the engine would rev, and the vehicle would shake while idle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the fuel filter, spark plugs, and ignition coils; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,864.
Jan 13, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE TOOK SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO START. THE VEHICLE ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR IN THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING AND FUEL WAS NOTICED ON THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOSEPH CHEVROLET (8733 COLERAIN AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45251) FOR OTHER REPAIRS AND THE FAILURE BEGAN AFTER THE REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ONLY CONFIRMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 143,000.
Jun 25, 2018
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
2 complaints
THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND SHUTDOWN WHILE TRAVERSING RT 287 NEAR BOONTON AT SPEEDS AROUND 65. I COASTED OFF AN EXIT AND CAME TO A STOP AT PARK AVE AND WOOTTON ST. WHILE I WAS WAITING FOR MY VEHICLE TO COOL DOWN SO I COULD EITHER FIX/CONTINUE DRIVING, IT HAD BECOME APPARENT THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HAD STARTED TO COMBUST. NOTICEABLE BY THE SOUND OF THE FIRE. THAT LEFT ME RUSHING TO EMPTY OUT THE VEHICLE OF BELONGINGS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD BEFORE THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY ENGULFED INTO FLAMES. NOTE THAT PRIOR TO THE ENGINE OVERHEATING ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING LIGHTS NOR INDICATORS HAD TURNED ON. WHEN VEHICLE OVERHEATED THE TEMPERATURE LIGHT TURNED ON AND THAT WAS ALL UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS ACTUALLY ON FIRE AND HAD SHUT ITSELF OFF. *TR
Jun 03, 2020
DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY GOING 65 MPH AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH THE TRACTION LIGHT. THE DISPLAY SAYS ENGINE POWER REDUCED, SERVICE TRACTION. I WAS NEARLY REAR ENDED WHEN THIS HAPPEN BECAUSE MY CAR AUTOMATICALLY SLOWED DOWN TO 10 MPH AND STALLED OUT AND WAS BARELY ABLE TO GET IT OVER TO THE SHOULDER. I KEEP GOING TO DIFFERENT MECHANICS AND EVERYONE SAYS ITS SOMETHING ELSE AND I HAVE ALREADY SANK OVER $1500 INTO THIS AND YET IT IS STILL HAPPENING WITH NO END IN SIGHT!!
Mar 27, 2016
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, AN AUDIBLE CHIME WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER STEERING AND STALLED WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE POWER STEERING MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE POWER STEERING MODULE WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,927.
Apr 24, 2020
MY ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING FAILS WHEN DRIVING. THIS FAILURE JUST STARTED A MONTH AGO. IT GETS VERY HARD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO EXECUTE TURNS OR SWITCH LANES IN SOME CASES. CONTACTED GM ABOUT THIS ISSUE SEEING HOW IT WAS A RECALL ON 2010 MODELS AND WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR IS NOT COVERED. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE. *TR
Jul 03, 2014
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
THE VEHICLE ANTI THEFT LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. WHEN THIS OCCURS THE VEHICLE JERKS IN DRIVE, HARD TO STOP, WHEEL WILL LOSE POWER STEERING IN DRIVE, AND ALL NEEDLES WILL MOVE. THE RPM, MPH, AND GAS NEEDLE CONTINUES TO FLUCTUATE. THE GAS NEEDLE WILL INDICATE LOW FUEL WHEN FUEL IS PRESENT. I CAN NEVER KNOW WHAT SPEED I'M DOING. THE VEHICLE FLASHES POWER STEERING DIGITALLY. THE CAR WILL SHUT OFF IN MID DRIVE! TAKEN TO MANY MECHANICS INCLUDING DAVE GILL CHEVROLET AND NO ONE FULLY DIAGNOSED THE ISSUE!
Oct 08, 2019
2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL INCIDENTS, WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH STICKING AND NOT BEING ABLE TO TURN THE KEY, INCLUDING THE FIRST DAY SHE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE HOME. OVER THE YEARS, THE SWITCH HAS FAILED, WHICH LEFT HER STRANDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES, BUT THEY NEVER REPLACED ANY COMPONENTS REGARDING THE LOCK CYLINDER OR SWITCH. *JB UPDATED 05/14/14. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR. UPDATED 06/26/14 THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 07/10/14 UPDATED 07/30/14 THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS FIXED. UPDATED 09/02/14
May 07, 2014
AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
MY CAR FUEL PUMP MODULATOR PROBLEM. THAT HAS BEEN ON RECALL. BUT NOT FOR MY VEHICLE. I DO NOT KNOW THE HISTORY OF WHAT STAT IT ORIGIONALLY WAS BOUGHT IN. BUT I THINK IF THOSE CARS HAVE RECALL WHY SHOULDNT MINE? IT NOW LEAKS GAS UNDER GAS TANK AND WHEN I TRIED TO START IT GIVES ME HARD TIME. IT STARTED 7/2019. MAKES CAR BOG DOWN WHEN ACCELERATING. DOES IT SITTING AND WHEN MOVING
Jul 13, 2019
AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR A LONG TIME .BUT I NOTICED A PUDDLE OF GAS UNDER CAR AND HAD TO TAKE IT IN TO GET FIXED I HAVE READ ON HERE MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS SAME ISSUE HOPEFUULY IT WILL BE A RECALL
Sep 03, 2018
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO COME TO A STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD INDEPENDENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUNCTURE THE AIR BAG TO AVOID SUFFOCATION, WHICH CAUSED THE AIR BAG TO EXPLODE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK, NECK, AND EAR INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOWING YARD AND WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Oct 06, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUFFERED AN INJURY TO HIS NECK. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE BUMPER AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. UPDATED 12/23/13*LJ
Sep 26, 2013
STEERING,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING ABILITY AND THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED HOME. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,041.
Dec 28, 2015
I WAS DRIVING MY 2009 CHEVY COBALT WITHIN THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED RESULTING IN A FAIRLY HORRIFIC CRASH, WITH THE CAR COMING TO REST ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AGAINST SOME TREES. I SUFFERED A HEAD INJURY AND THANK GOD MY SON WAS NOT HURT ALTHOUGH WE HAVE BOTH BEEN SUFFERING FROM HEADACHES SINCE THE ACCIDENT. WERE IT NOT FOR THE SMALL TREES LINING THE ROAD THE CAR WOULD HAVE CONTINUED TO ROLL POSSIBLY KILLING US BOTH SINCE NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE CAR WAS TOTALED AND I DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE VIN#. *TR
Mar 13, 2010
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. CONSEQUENTLY, THE CONSUMER CRASHED INTO A TREE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT WAS NOT AWARE OF THE DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V073000 (STEERING), BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000. MA 10/5 *CN
Aug 17, 2015
VEHICLE'S AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS BEGAN TO ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE ON THEIR OWN, POSSIBLY LOCKING THE STEERING COLUMN AS VEHICLE ENTERED INTO A CURVE. CAUSED DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL GO INTO DITCH, BOUNCE OUT OF DITCH AND LOG ROLL THE VEHICLE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DOOR LOCKS WERE STILL GOING UP AND DOWN SEVERAL HOURS LATER AT THE VEHICLE IMPOUND YARD AND WAS OBSERVED BY THE POLICE OFFICER AND NOTED IN HIS REPORT. ADDITIONAL. THIS PROBLEM IS MUCH BIGGER THAN BELIEVED! I HAVE A 2011 HHR AND HAVE HAD THE IGNITION SWITCH TURN OFF WHEN I HAVE DROPPED THE ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN TO THE DOWN POSITION WHILE MOVING. I HAVE A HEAVY KEYRING AND WHEN I BROUGHT IT UP TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD ME THE KEYRING WAS THE PROBLEM. MY OTHER DAUGHTER'S 05 IMPALA HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WHEN SHE HIT A BUMP. *TR
Feb 27, 2014
AIR BAGS,ENGINE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MIS-FIRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE IN THE NUMBER TWO CYLINDER WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. ALSO, THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD RANDOMLY TURN ON WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Mar 31, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THERE WAS BLACK ICE ON THE ROAD, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SPIN AND CRASH INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE CONTACT DID NOT DISCLOSE WHETHER A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Jan 28, 2015
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS
2 complaints
I WAS ON MY WAY HOME AND IT WAS RAINING ON THE EXPRESSWAY BUT BY THE TIME I GOT TO THE CITY I LIVE IT HAD STOP. I WAS EXITING THE EXPRESSWAY AND WAS TURNING A LEFT ON THE STREET I LIVE ON. I HAD MADE MY TURN AT ABOUT 30 MPH AND AFTER I HAD MADE MY TURN THE CAR WAS STRAIGHT FOR AWHILE THEN ALL THE SUDDEN THE CAR ACTED UP AND THE STEERING WHEEL OR THE WHEELS OR SOMETHING HAPPEN THAT MADE MY CAR MAKE A SHARP U-TURN GOING IN FRONT OF ONGOING TRAFFIC. MY CAR WENT STRAIGHT IN FRONT OF A CAR AND SHE DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO STOP SO SHE HIT ME AND WE BOTH WENT ONTO THE ISLAND. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT HAPPENED BUT LUCKILY WE WERE BOTH GOING SLOW THAT NONE OF US WERE HURT BUT OUR CARS WERE IN BAD CONDITIONS. I'M LOOKING AT 3,000 DAMAGE ON MY CAR, AND PROBABLY 4,000 DAMAGE TO HER CAR. I WANT TO SAY IT WAS BC OF THE RAIN, BUT THE ROAD WASN'T WET AND I JUST GOT NEW TIRES AND JUST GOT A OIL CHANGE. I MAINTAIN MY CAR VERY WELL SO I HAVE NO IDEA WHY THAT WOULD HAPPEN. *TR
Oct 24, 2014
WHEN I DRIVE MY CAR OVER 60 I GET A SWAY SIDE TO SIDE AND I FEEL LIKE ITS GOING TO SWAY IN TO ANOTHER CAR WHEN I GO BY THEM. I HAD IT IN A CHEVY DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT FIXED AND THEY DID NOTHING BUT PUT A PULL IN THE CAR AND IT SILL SWAYS. I THINK IT HAS TO DO WITH THE RACK IN THE CAR AND OR THE ELECTRICAL STEERING IN THE CAR. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS " ITS BEEN FIXED IN THE FIRST RECALL" WELL I AM SAYING ITS NOT SO I THINK IT SHOULD BE RECALLED AGAIN AND FIXED RIGHT THIS TIME.... *TR
Aug 08, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED ACCELERATING AND WOULD NOT RESPOND WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE BEGAN VIBRATING AND THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD WHINING NOISE COMING FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO THE DEALER AFTER KEEPING THE VEHICLE PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. IN ADDITION, ONCE THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS ACTIVATED TO LEVEL THREE OR HIGHER, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE MASTER CYLINDER ON THE BRAKES WAS FAULTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000. UPDATED 10/23/2014*LJ UPDATED 4/21/2015 *JS
Sep 08, 2014
REAR BRAKES SEQUEL REALLY BAD AT TIMES AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE CAR HAS LESS THEN TWO THOUSAND MILES ALSO ON THE 20TH OF SEPTEMBER THE SHIFTER LINKAGE BROKE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO PUT CAR IN GEAR. *TR
Sep 21, 2009
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT REMEDIED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH AND PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH A NEW SET OF KEYS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND STALLED. THE CHECK ENGINE AND SERVICE TRACTION INDICATORS ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Sep 02, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY BECOME HESITANT AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CHANGE GEARS INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE UNKNOWN REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD ALSO EXPERIENCED THE VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS:14V047000 (ELECTRICAL), 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL) OR 09V073000 (POWER TRAIN) BUT STATED THAT HE HAD EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE DESCRIBED IN EACH RECALL ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS SCHEDULED FOR DIAGNOSIS AND POSSIBLE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15000.
May 02, 2014
STEERING,SUSPENSION
2 complaints
I TOOK THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE OF A NOISE ON DRIVER SIDE NEAR TIRE DURING LOW SPEED WHILE GOING OVER A BUMP. DEALER STATED THE STEERING COLUMN WAS BAD. REPLACED THE PART AT A TOTAL COST OF $874.62. THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE STEERING COLUMN LOWER BEARING THAT IS FAILING ON THE NHTSA WEB SITE, WITH SOME INDICATING THEY HAD TO REPLACE THIS PART MULTIPLE TIMES. I FEEL THE PART IS DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED BECAUSE IT CAN CAUSE THE STEERING TO SEIZE AND THE OPERATOR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY TOOK MY COMPLIANT OVER THE PHONE, BUT THEY MOST LIKELY WILL NOT REIMBURSE ME FOR THE REPAIRS UNLESS THEY DETERMINE THE PART IS DEFECTIVE. I WANT THIS TO FURTHER INVESTIGATED BECAUSE I FEAR THE NEW PART CAN FAIL AT ANY TIME CAUSING A CRASH AND A POTENTIAL FATALITY. *TR
Aug 05, 2014
CAR IS PULLING TO THE LEFT AND HAD CAR ALIGNMENT DONE AND NEW TIRES PUT ON. STILL PULLING TO THE LEFT AND HEAR RATTLING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT AND WHEN SPEED AT 50 MPH. IT ALSO RATTLES WHEN I SLOW DOWN TO STOP. THIS IS NOT SAFE FOR ME OR MY FAMILY. THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED IMMEDIATELY. TOOK CAR TO MECHANIC DIAGNOSIS IS THE STEERING COLUMN. PRODUCTION ERROR. I AM NOT GOING TO BE PAYING HIGH COST FOR SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED AND FAULT OF A PRODUCTION ERROR. *JB
Jun 15, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
2 complaints
I BOUGHT THE CAR USED WITH APPROX. 43,000 MILES IN 2010, AND PAID FOR EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT DIDN'T TEST ALL FUNCTIONS OF POWER WINDOWS, ONLY THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WORKED . I WAS UNAWARE OF THIS FOR MONTHS BECAUSE I SELDOM HAVE OTHERS IN MY CAR. ON JULY 18TH 2014,THE DRIVERS WINDOW WOULD NOT WORK. I HAD COMPLAINED ABOUT THE OTHER WINDOWS, BUT THOUGH I MIGHT HAVE PROBLEMS WITH SAFETY LOCKS .I HAD ALREADY CALLED ABOUT THE RECALL THAT I SAW ON TV, AND WAS TOLD THAT PART WAS NOT AT DEALERS, AND WOULD BE CALLED WHEN THEY GOT THE PARTS. I WAS TOLD I WOULD BE CHARGED FOR ANY REPAIRS TO WINDOWS AS MY EXTRA WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. I THOUGHT WARRANTY WAS FOR 90,000 MILES, I DID TALK TO MANAGER, AND TOLD HIM I HAD C/O NUMEROUS TIMES ABOUT THE 3 NON WORKING WINDOWS.AT THE SAME TIME DRIVERS WINDOW QUIT, THE LIGHT ON ODOMETER QUIT WORKING.I DID HAVE CAR TO JUMP, AND KEEP RUNNING AFTER TURNING OFF CAR, THEY DID FIX WITH IGNITION KIT. CONTINUED TO CALL TO SEE IF RECALLED PART WAS IN AND WAS TOLD I COULD PAY FOR EXAM ON WINDOWS ON WINDOWS AT THE SAME TIME. *TR
Jul 19, 2014
SUBMISSION FROM CONSTITUENT RE 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED IT HAS BEEN SEVERAL WEEKS, AND SHE HAS NOT HEARD BACK FROM THE DEALER. *JB
Jun 09, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2 complaints
I HAD EXTREMELY PREMATURE BACK BRAKE WEAR ON MY 2009 COBALT SS TURBOCHARGED. *TR
Nov 30, 2010
WITH JUST OVER FIVE THOUSAND MILES ON THE CAR THE REAR BRAKE PADS ARE GRINDING. THE OF THE REAR ROTORS HAS DEEP GROOVES. WHEN IT IS WET ITS EXTREMELY HARD TO STOP. I ALMOST HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME WHEN I WAS ON AN EXIT RAMP BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T STOP. *TR
May 05, 2010
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT SS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES PULSATED WHEN THEY WERE DEPRESSED AND THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 16,000.
Nov 12, 2010
DRIVER DIED IN A SOLO CAR ACCIDENT INVOLVING A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. AFTER SWERVING FROM HIS TO THE NEXT, THE DRIVER COULD NOT SAFELY RETURN TO HIS LANE. HIS CAR JUST WENT OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED. THE STEERING ON THE CAR JUST DID NOT SEEM TO WORK TOGETHER WITH THE CAR BRAKING SYSTEM. *TR
Feb 04, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start and was jumpstarted; however, the auto theft warning light illuminated, and the key could not be removed from the ignition. The contact was able to drive the vehicle however, the locks failed to lock the doors, and there was a clicking sound when the windows failed to roll up or down. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of fuel. The contact stated that the tank was full however, the next day the fuel tank was empty. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 161,595.
Apr 25, 2024
ENGINE,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that after driving to a local store and turning off the vehicle, the contact then returned to the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the fuel level sensor circuit and cam shaft position sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 153,000.
Oct 04, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while operating the vehicle the check engine light would remain illuminated and the odor of fuel was present inside the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the fuel had leaked from near the rear passenger-side wheel area. The contact discovered that the leak was due to a corroded and damaged fuel line. In addition, it was discovered that the fuel line connecting to the fuel filter was corroded and damaged. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 97,600.
Oct 11, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
KEEP SMELLING FUEL VAPORS ON THE REAR LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. CHECKED THE FUEL FILTER AND IT SEEMS TO BE WORKING DESPITE MY GAS MILEAGE GETTING WORSE AND WORSE. I'VE BEEN BURNING A FULL TANK OF GAS GOING LESS THAN 250 MILES WHEN I SHOULD GET NEAR 400 MILES A TANK.
Jul 07, 2020
STEERING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
CAR SMELLING LIKE GAS REALLY BAD AND LEAKS, STEERING WHEEL FEELS WOBBOLY LIKE IF ITS NOT TIGHTENED RIGHT ITS A LITTLE CRICKED. REEKS OF SMELL OF GASOLINE ON THE BACK RIGHT OF MY CAR BY THE TIRE AND I SEE IT LEAKING GASOLINE.
May 02, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
I BOUGHT A USED 2009 CHEVY COBALT 2 YEARS AGO IN 2017 WITH 119K MILES. IT HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT A HEADACHE WITH THINGS GOING WRONG! THE BIGGEST ISSUE IS THE CODE P2135 THAT SENDS THE CAR INTO REDUCED ENGINE POWER AND THE ENGINE SHAKES VIOLENTLY. THIS IS VERY SCARY ESPECIALLYWITH 3 YOUNG BOYS IN THE CAR WITH ME. I HAVE REPLACED THE ENTIRE THROTTLE BODY, ECM, ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY WITH NEW SENSOR, CRANKSHAFT POSITIONING SENSOR, CAMSHAFT SENSORS, SPARK PLUGS AND SPARK PLUG WIRES. AFTER ALL THESE THINGS I AM OUT OF IDEAS ONWHY THIS KEEPS HAPPENING IN BUT ALL THOSE NEW PARTS HAVE NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM THAT KEEPS OCCURRING. PLEASE TELL ME THERE IS A RECALL OR YOU CAN AT LEAST TELL ME WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. I HAVE READ MANY FORUMS ABOUT PEOPLE WITH THIS SAME ISSUE.
Mar 05, 2020
STEERING,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
CAR WAS STATIONARY THEN GOT IN AND CAR WOULDN'T START AND KEY WOULDN'T GO TO OFF POSITION ONCE KEY WAS INSERTED. AFTER JUMP START ALL INFORMATION MILES ETC WAS CLEARED. WHEN DRIVING SEEMS LIKE IT WON'T GO INTO NEXT GEAR. SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING AND GOING SLOW EVEN 20 MPH RAMPS UP TO 4-4.5 RPM. POWER STEERING WARNING AND , AIRBAG WARNING STAYS ON IN ADDITION TO ENGINE LIGHT. TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION STARTED WORKING ON 3 OF 4 WHEN STOPPED WORKING A YEAR AGO.
Jun 29, 2019
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
MY DRIVERS DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE FOR 3 DAYS ABOUT MAY 15TH-18TH. I TRIED ALL THE "TRICKS" AND NOTHING WORKED. I FINALLY AM ABLE TO OPEN IT BUT THE DOOR HAMDLE BROKE OFF SHORTLY AFTER. AND NOW TODAY 6/6/19 MY DRIVER DOOR WONT LATCH EVERY TIME I CLOSE IT EVEN AFTER DEGREASING ANE REGREASING THE LATCH. ALSO MY TORSION BARS AND STEERING BAR HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT THEY ONCE AGAIN HAVE COME LOOSE. THE DOORS HAPPEN IN PARK INNA DRIVEWAY AMD THE CAR SWAYING ISSUE I FEEL WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY.
Jun 06, 2019
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO SAFETY PRE-INSPECTION STICKER WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM DEL CHEVROLET (1644 LANCASTER AVE, PAOLI, PA 19301, (484) 324-4265). AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION. THE INSPECTION SHOP INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE BATTERY NEEDED REPLACEMENT, THE VEHICLE NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT, FOUR NEW TIRES, AND A NEW LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED ON MORE THAN ONCE OCCASION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 14E021000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), AND 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
Feb 11, 2019
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
THESE COMMENTS APPLY TO MANY SEDANS! ROOF IS TOO LOW! VISION IS OBSTRUCTED . CAN'T LOOK UP. CAN'T SEE TRAFFIC LIGHTS CHANGE WHEN STOPPED IN FRONT OF THEM! ROOF SUPPORTS, ESPECIALLY IN THE FRONT MAKE DANGEROUS BLIND SPOTS. ASIDE FROM THIS , I AM ONLY 6 FEET TALL. YES I AM NOW IN MY 60'S. MOST SEDANS ARE TOO LOW TO THE GROUND. I CAN'T GET IN OR OUT! ESPECIALLY IF I HAVE TO PARK BESIDE A CURB. I CAN'T GET OUT! AND JUST A NOTE: AIRBAGS SAVE LIVES BUT I HATE BUCKET SEATS AND CONSOLES WITH CUP HOLDERS. SO MANY DISTRACTIONS NOW! I WISH I COULD STILL HAVE BENCH SEATS. THANKS
Feb 02, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
FUEL LINE RUSTS THROUGH CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK OUT NEXT TO EXHAUST PIPE. HAPPENS TO EVAP LINE AS WELL. POOR DESIGN IN THE HEAT SHIELDING TRAPS MOISTURE WHICH RUSTS THROUGH THE LINE. FUEL LEAKS OUT WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING, PARKED, MOVING OR NOT. REAR BRAKE CALIPER STICKS OUT FROM USING THE PARKING BRAKE AND PAD STICKS TO ROTOR CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR.
Dec 16, 2018
STEERING,AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
MY POWER STEERING IS HAVING ISSUES AND I AM UNABLE TO TURN MY WHEEL AT TIMES THE SPEEDOMETER AND RBM GOES BACK AND FORTH AND THE WHOLE CAR SHIFTS WHEN I DRIVE.
Nov 27, 2018
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL MY FIANCEAND MY SON WAS INVOLED IN A CRASH HIT ON DRIVERS SIDE NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED NOT FRONT OR CURTAIN THE BOTH LOST THEIR LIVES MY 29 YR OLD SOON TO BE WIFE AND MY 7YR. OLD SON WAS KILLED ON AUGEST 3RD 2018 WHEN HIT BY A TRI AXEL TRUCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AFTER THE CAR WENT INTO A SLIDE FOR AN UNKNOW REASON BUT THE AIRBAGS FAILED MY SON WOULD STILL BE ALIVE IF THE SIDE BAG WOULD OF WENT OFF HE WAS IN A RESTRAINT SEAT IN THE BACK HE WAS STILL STRAPPED IN HE DIED FROM BLUNT FROCE TRAUMA TO HIS HEAD WHICH IF THE AIRBAG WOULD OF WENT OFF IT WOULD OF SOFTENED THE BLOW CHEVY SUCKS THE AIRBAG PEOPLE NEED TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE CHEVY NEEDS TO BE HELD RESPONISABLE I LOST MY FAMILY I LOST MY ONLY CAR I AM BROKEN I WANT SOMEONE TO TAKE RESPONSAB;ILTY AND FACE WHAT THEY MAY WE BUY YOUR CARS WITH THE AIRBAGS THINKING THEY R SAFE WELL WRONG MY SON SHOULD BE HERE WITH ME TODAY NOT LAYING IN THE GROUND I WANT TO SAVE SOMEONES CHILD STOP SUPPORTING CHEVY AND TAKATA THEY MAKE JUNK SELL JUNK THEY DONT CARE ABOUT YOU OR YOUR FAMILY ALL THEY R AFTER IS YOUR MONEYOH YEAH SHE WAS ESTAMATIED SPEED OF 35 IN A 45 ZONE SO DONT TRY TO SAY IT WAS SPEED SOMETHING CAUSED THE CAR TO GO INTO A SLIDE BUT THE AIRBAGS FAILED SLEEP WITH THAT ON YOUR MINDS MY 7 YR OLD SON IS GONE SHE WAS NEGOGINGATING A LEFT HAND TURN IN THE ROAD SHE WAS ON STATE ROUT 53 IN MADERA PENNSYLVANIA
Nov 01, 2018
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
THE KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN PARKING CAR AND TURNING VEHICLE OFF PULLING KEY OUT GETS STUCK HAVE TO WIGGLE IT OUT GOT HIT ON DRIVERSIDE FRONT END NO AIRBAGS CAME OUT THE TIME I GOT HIT DRIVER SIDE. IT WAS BECAUSE I TRIED TO STOP AND VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING WOULDN'T STOP
Apr 16, 2018
SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT LIGHT STAY ON ALL THE TIME EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE IT MAY GO OFF BUT IT COMES BACK ON
Jan 09, 2018
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL MY VEHICLE WAS HIT HEAD ON I HAVE PICTURES OF THE AIRBAG AND MY HEAD IMPACTING TOP WINDSHIELD INSURANCE SETTLE NET ME 3750. LUMBAR 4,5 BROKEN THUMB SEVERED FROM RIGHT HAND IN UNCONSCIOUS ATTEMPT TO HOLD MY SELF IN SEAT OBVIOUSLY THAT THUMB GAVE WAY BUT DID MORE THAN THE AIRBAG WHICH DID NOT EVEN CLEAR THE STEERING WHEEL ALL MY RIBS WERE BROKEN ONSTAR ALREADY NOTIFIED MY ATTY ISN'T VERY SMART ON THIS I HOPE THE AGENCY HAS SOME WAY TO AVOID PUBLICITY TO HURT ANY GM BUT I WANT TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE TIME LOST APPROX 1 YEARS AT MY AVERAGE EARNINGS AND FUTURE ABILITY FOR REHABILITATION OR MINOR SURGERY
Nov 12, 2017
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING, ANYTIME THAT NEED TO ACCELERATE, CAR WILL TAKE OFF AT MAX ACCELERATION AND DOES NOT RESPONDS TO FULL BRAKING, GEAR DOWN SHIFTING, NEUTRAL ENGAGEMENT, IT GETS FULLY OUT CONTROL, LIKE IF THROTLE STAYS IN HIGH, OR FULL ACCELERATION, EVEN WITHOUT PEDAL RESPONSE , IT IS THE MOST SCARING EXPERIENCE I EVER HAD. IT HAPPENED WHILE THERE WAS NOBODY IN FRONT OF ME. OTHERWISE I COULD HIT ANY CAR IN FRONT OR SIDE OF ME. I FEEL LUCKY THAT THE ROAD IN FRONT OF ME WAS CLEAR. I CAN NOT IMAGING WHAT COULD HAPPEN TO AN INEXPERIENCE DRIVER. I WAS IN KENDALL DRIVE S.W. APPROACHING 127 AVE INTERSECTION WICH IS A VERY BUSSY INTERSECTION AND ROAD, BEFORE THIS MANY OTHER TIME VEHICLE ACTED WITH ERRATIC ACCELERATION, BUT ASSUME IT WAS GAS STATION BAS GASOLINE, ALWAYS USE 87 OCTANE GRADE, OR WATER IN THE GASOLINE. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THIS PROBLEM IS TAKING CARE OF. POSSIBLY HAS BEEN THE CAUSE OF ACCIDENTS INVOLVING THIS CAR, AND SINCE IT WILL HIT ANY CAR IN FRONT OF IT, BY LAW IT WILL BE YOUR FAULT WHEN HITTING SOME OTHER OR OTHERS VEHICLE, YOUR INSURANCE WILL COUNT AGAINST YOU AND GOD KNOWS IF SOMEBODY GETS KILL,OR IMPAIRED INCLUDING MYSELF, PLEASE CONTACT ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, GOING TO STOP THIS CAR, WICH I USE TO GO WORK DRIVING 44 MILES EACH WAY. AND RENT SOMETHING UNTIL THIS PROBLEM GETS RESOLVED. IT HAPPEN AT 6:20 AM STILL DARK OUTSIDE.
Oct 25, 2017
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
ECM PROBLEM. LOST STEERING AND ALL DASHBOARD INFORMATION. VECHILE DOES NOT START.DEALER TELLS ME IT IS A BAD ECM AND IT IS $841.00 TO REPAIR IT. INCLUDING A $250.00 CHARGERE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM THAN I FIND OUT THERE WAS A HUGE RECALL ON THESE ECMS BUT FOR SOME REASON MINE WAS NOT INCLUDED. GM SHOULD MAKE GOOD ON THIS AND REPLAVCE IT AT NO CHARGE SINCE THEY KNOW THEY HAVE HAD HUGE ISSUYES WITH THIS
Sep 20, 2017
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ON ALONG WITH TRACTION LIGHT WHICH APPEARS WHEN ENGINE GETS HOT USUALLY AT AN IDLE. SO WHEN TRACTION LIGHT IS ON & YOUR DRIVING IN NORMAL TRAFFIC, CAR WILL SLOW DOWN AND YOU'LL HAVE TO STEP ON GAS REALLY HARD TO KEEP UP WITH TRAFFIC, IF AND WHEN TRANSMISSION DECIDES TO SHIFT GEARS IT WILL BANG REALLY HARD INTO SECOND GEAR .
Aug 26, 2017
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS
1 complaint
MY AIRBAG LIGHT STARTED RANDOMLY GOING ON AND OFF. I NOTICED THAT IT OFTEN OCCURRED WHEN SOMEONE WAS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. I ALSO NOTICED THAT WHEN SOMEONE WAS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE INDICATOR OFTEN INDICATED THAT NO ONE WAS SITTING THERE. THEN AFTER ABOUT A WEEK OF THIS OCCURRING, THE LIGHT AIRBAG REMAINED ON AT ALL TIMES AND THE INDICATOR STATED THAT NO ONE WAS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT EVEN WHEN SOMEONE WAS. I THEN TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ADVISED THAT IT WAS THE PASSENGER AIRBAG PRESENCE SENSOR AND THAT IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THEY ADVISED THAT IT WOULD COST OVER $1,000. SO OBVIOUSLY I TOLD THEM THAT I COULD NOT AFFORD IT AT THIS TIME. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN AND SHOULD BE AN IMMEDIATE RECALL. I HAVE SEEN AND READ HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS EXACT SAME ISSUE ON TWO DIFFERENT COBALT FORUMS, THE NHTSA WEBSITE, AND ON VARIOUS OTHER WEB SITES THAT I ACCESSED THROUGH GOOGLE. IT IS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURERS PROBLEM AND IT NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED DUE TO THE NEGLIGENCE OF CHEVROLET. I AM OBVIOUSLY GOING TO GET THIS FIXED WHEN I GET THE MONEY EVEN WITH OUT A RECALL, BUT I THING THIS NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND I AM WILLING TO LET WHOM EVER USE/LOOK AT MY VEHICLE AS A STARTING POINT. NHTSA OR CHEVROLET PLEASE CONTACT ME SO WE CAN GET THIS PROCESS STARTED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILLED. IM NOT SURE ON THE MILEAGE WHEN THIS PROBLEM ORIGINATED A FEW MONTHS AGO BUT, I BELIEVE IT WAS AROUND 80,000
May 12, 2017
AIR BAGS,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
OVERHEAT BACK IN 2014 TOOK IN TO DEALER IN RICHMOND CA. AGAIN CAR OVERHEATING TOLD FINE BY DEALER. SUMMER HAD TO RUN HEATER FOR CAR TO COOL DOWN WHEN DRIVING. EVEN AFTER I PUT ANTIFREEZE IN& FLUIDS FINE. WOULD NOT PASS SMOG FOR 2016 TAGS, HAS 85,000 MILES.P03000 RANDOM MULTIPLE CYLINDERS MISFIRED DETECTED. WAS THEN TOLD NEED A NEW ENGINE FOR 2009 CAR! JUST ABOUT PAID OFF! REPLACED GEAR SHIFT 2YEARS AGO! CAR DIED WHILE DRIVING ALL FLUIDS GOOD AND BATTERY GOOD! ALSO WHEN DRIVING CAR SEAT BELT PASSENGER LIGHT WOULD LITE UP W/NO ONE IN THE SEAT! CALLED CHEVY TOLD MY VIN DOES NOT MATCH TO ANY OF THE RECALLS ON CHEVY VEHICLES DEAL WITH IT!
May 10, 2017
STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
FUEL LINES ARE RUSTED AND COULD BE A FIRE HAZARD. COMMON IN THESE VEHICLES. SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THESE PARTS.
Apr 03, 2017
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES FLUCTUATED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE LOW FUEL, SERVICE TRACTION, POWER STEERING, AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER, SHUT IT OFF, AND RESTART IT ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT. HOWEVER, THE FAILED RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS OPERABLE AGAIN AFTER BEING PARKED FOR HOURS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 61,000.
Oct 06, 2016
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE MOVED VERY SLOWLY. IN ADDITION, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE, IT ACCELERATED FORWARD INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Jul 26, 2016
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE, THE GEAR SHIFTER SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED RANDOMLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT RANDOMLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 77,000. UPDATED 01/11/2017*CT *TR
Mar 18, 2016
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
THE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHES INTERMITTENTLY.
Jan 05, 2016
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS ISSUE HAS HAPPENED. THE ISSUE IS WHEN TURNING ON AN ON-RAMP THAT HAS SHARP TURNING RADIUS THE CAR ABS SYSTEM TURNS ON AND YOU LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN YOU ARE ALREADY ON A FREEWAY THAT HAS A SWEEPING ON RAMP TO ANOTHER FREEWAY THE ABS STARTS TO BRAKE IN THE TURN. I HAVE REPORTED THIS ISSUE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE NOT ADDRESSED IT. *TR
Apr 28, 2015
AIR BAGS,WHEELS,ENGINE
1 complaint
WHEN I DRIVE THE AIR BAG WARNING GOES ON,AND THE TIRE STRESS GOES ON(WHICH MAKE ME SLOW DOWN WORRIED ! ). I REPLACED THE TIRES COUPLE OF TIMES BUT I STILL GET THOSE WARNING(TIRES STRESS AND AIR BAG). LATELY I ALSO RAN TO PROBLEM WITH MY ENGINE. I TOOK IT TO PEP BOYS WERE THEY SAID I SHOULD REPLACE IT FOR 5700$. *TR
Apr 21, 2015
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. CONSUMER HAD CAR TAKEN IN REPAIR SHOP TO FIX POWER STEERING PROBLEM IGNITION SWITCH AND THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR THREE MONTHS. *TA EACH TIME THE CONSUMER CALLED TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE VEHICLE, SHE WAS INFORMED THEY WERE WAITING ON THE PARTS. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE CONSUMER, THE TURN SIGNALS AND AIR CONDITION WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY.*JB
Feb 09, 2015
WHEELS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I BEGAN TO SMELL GAS AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE. I TRACED THE SMELL TO AN APPARENT LEAK COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK WHERE THE LINES FROM THE FUEL FILTER ARE ROUTED OVER THE TOP OF THE TANK. I DISCOVERED THE RECALL FOR FUEL PUMP PLASTIC PART FAILURES IN WARM WEATHER STATES, ALSO 2009 COBALT, BUT, GEORGIA IS NOT LISTED (I'LL TELL YOU IT IS A WARM WEATHER STATE). ALSO, IN REGARDS TO ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL'S COMPLAINT NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10668977, I DISCOVERED MY TPMS WERE BACKWARDS ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO WHEN I HAD AN UNEXPECTED FLAT. THE LOW PRESSURE INDICATED BY THE TPMS DIRECTED ME TO THE WRONG TIRE. ONE OF THE TPMS STOPPED WORKING WITHIN DAYS OF DRIVING THE CAR OFF THE LOT. OTHER ISSUES: 1) MULTIPLE TIMES I HAVE PLACED A SMALL ITEM LIKE A PHONE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG TURNS OFF - SEEMS HYPER SENSITIVE, NOT NEARLY THE WEIGHT OF AN INFANT 2) MY FRONT SPEAKERS DON'T PLAY UNLESS THE WEATHER IS WARM (WIRING HARNESS/CONNECTORS?) *TR
Jan 31, 2015
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
THE DIC SHOWS THE READING OF EACH TIRE PRESSURE BACKWARDS, FOR EXAMPLE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL IS ACTUALLY THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL, AND LEFT FRONT IS ACTUALLY REAR FRONT. ALSO I AM UNABLE TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE LIGHTS TURNS ON BUT THE CAR DOES NOT ENGAGE IN THE SAME SPEED FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL. *JS
Dec 30, 2014
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
MULTIPLE RECALL FAILURES: 2009 CHEVY COBALT LT IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, AIRBAGS FAILURE TO DEPLOY, POWER STEERING FAILURE, BRAKE FAILURE, GEAR BOX FAILURE. IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE CAUSE VEHICLE TO STALL, VEHICLE WAS THEN HIT IN REAR BY 16 WHEEL TRACTOR TRAILER, THUS CAUSING DRIVER TO BE KNOCKED IN THE BACK SIT OF VEHICLE, INJURY TO HEAD, TO INSIDE OF MOUTH, BRAKING OF TEETH ON BOTH SIDES OF MOUTH, NECK INJURY, RIGHT AND LEFT SHOULDER INJURY, BACK INJURY, AND NEVER DAMAGE TO RIGHT SHOULDER PLATE, DRIVER IS IN CONTINUOUS PAIN SINCE THIS ACCIDENT APPROX 11 MONTHS. DRIVER STILL IN POSSESSION OF VEHICLE BECAUSE HE IS TOTALED DISABLE, AND DOES NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT WHAT CORRECT MEASURES TO TAKE. NATIONWIDE INSURANCE DECLARED VEHICLE A TOTALED LOSS, REQUEST DRIVER TO GIVE THEM POWER OF ATTORNEY RIGHTS TO PAY OFF CURRENT LIEN HOLDER. OWNER FELTED UNEASED TO DO SO, THEREFORE HAS CONTINUOUSLY PAID ON VEHICLE FOR 11 MONTHS AND HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE. I NEED HELP, I ONCE WORKED FOR REGION IV NTSB AGENCY HERE IN ATLANTA I HAVE NEVER FELT SO VICTIMIZED IN MY LIFE BY GM AND NATIONWIDE. I REALLY NEED DIRECTION AND HAVE SOUGHT LEGAL. BUT GM COMPENSATION PROGRAM WILL NOT COMMUNICATE WITH CONSUMERS LAWYER PER PROTOCOLS FOR COMPENSATORY DAMAGES. *TR
Dec 19, 2014
TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
MY TIRES CONSISTENTLY LOSE AIR AT AN ACCELERATED RATE. DESPITE REPLACING ALL TIRES, THIS PROBLEM PERSISTS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT REPLACING THE RIMS WILL RESOLVE THE ISSUE. I FEEL THAT THIS RECOMMENDATION IS PREMATURE GIVEN THE AGE OF THE CAR. THE RIMS SHOULD NOT HAVE CORRODED SO MUCH TO THE POINT WHERE I HAVE TO REPLACE THEM AFTER 5 YEARS. I HAVE TO PUMP AIR INTO MY TIRES 2 TIMES A WEEK TO MAINTAIN A SAFE PRESSURE FOR DRIVING. *TR
Dec 08, 2014
STEERING,AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WAS FAULTY AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, WHILE ENTERING THE HIGHWAY AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT AND INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. AS A RESULT, A SECOND VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. AFTER RESTARTING THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS NORMAL. ALSO, THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED THE FAILURE. NO INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE REGARDING THE DIAGNOSIS. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Nov 18, 2014
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 9TH, 2014 I WAS DRIVING EAST ON RT 70. IT BEGAN TO RAIN HEAVILY AT APPROXIMATELY 4:50PM AND I ATTEMPTED TO USE THE BRAKES ON MY VEHICLE. THE BRAKES WERE SUDDENLY VERY STIFF. I DIDN'T THINK THEY WERE WORKING. I WAS IN THE LEFT LANE WHEN THIS OCCURRED AND IMMEDIATELY PUT ON MY EMERGENCY LIGHTS AND TRIED TO MOVE TO THE MIDDLE LANE, TO THE RIGHT LANE SO I COULD GO TO THE SHOULDER. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO SWITCH THE LANES, THE POWER STEERING WASN'T WORKING. I MANAGED TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY SO THAT I COULD SWITCH LANES. THERE WAS ONCOMING TRAFFIC BEFORE AN AVAILABLE SHOULDER SO I TRIED TO SPEED UP. I WAS UNABLE TO INCREASE MY SPEED. I WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN NATURALLY BUT I WASN'T ABLE TO COMPLETELY STOP UNTIL I GOT TO THE SHOULDER AND PUSHED EXTREMELY HARD ON THE BREAKS AND HELD DOWN ON THE BREAK FOR SEVERAL SECONDS. THE RADIO WAS STILL WORKING AND THE HEATER WAS BLOWING COLD AIR. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE WORKING AGAIN BY TURNING THE IGNITION TO THE OFF POSITION AND TURNING THE IGNITION BACK ON. I THINK MY VEHICLE'S ENGINE TURNED OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I HAVE ONSTAR ON THE VEHICLE AND IMMEDIATELY PUSHED THE BUTTON WHEN I WAS UNABLE TO BREAK PROPERLY WITH MY VEHICLE. THE LADY I SPOKE WITH SAID THAT SHE WAS SEEING SOME PROBLEM WITH MY BREAKS BUT I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP THE SAME DAY AND THEY FOUND NO CODES FOR MY VEHICLE. THE NEXT DAY THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THEY FIXED THE IGNITION RECALL ON MY VEHICLE AND THAT MIGHT HAVE FIXED THE ISSUE. ON TWO OTHER OCCASIONS BEFORE THE RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED, I HAD A SIMILAR ISSUE AND BROUGHT IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THIS EXPERIENCE WAS TERRIFYING AND I'M JUST GLAD THAT I WASN'T KILLED. *TR
Oct 14, 2014
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
BETWEEN APPROX 45 AND 60 MPH VEHICLE SOUNDS AS IF DRIVING OVER RUMBLE STRIPS. WILL STOP VIBRATING INTERMITTENTLY ABOVE 60 MPH. VIBRATION IS FELT FROM FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT SWAY. NO TROUBLE SHIFTING. BETWEEN 3 MECHANICS HAVE BEEN GIVEN 3 DIFFERENT ANSWERS: LOOSE BODY PART VIBRATING IN WIND, SUSPENSION, TRANSMISSION. HAD BALANCE AND ALIGNMENT CHECKED WITH NO ISSUES. CONTACTED GM DEALER TO CHECK RECALLS AND OTHER KNOWN ISSUES, NONE FOUND. NO PREVIOUS SYMPTOMS, VEHICLE DROVE NORMALLY UNTIL 6/18. DO NOT CURRENTLY DRIVE VEHICLE OUT OF FEAR OF SOMETHING BREAKING OR FALLING APART. AM STILL TRYING TO GET DIAGNOSED. *TR
Sep 12, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I HAVE ALREADY HAD THE RECALL SERVICE PERFORMED ON MY 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT, BUT THE IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS AFTER HAVING THE RECALL SERVICE PERFORMED. THERE'S THE POSSIBILITY THAT A SAFETY HAZARD TO THE AMERICAN PUBLIC STILL EXISTS IF THERE ARE CASES SIMILAR TO MINE. THE VEHICLE IGNITION WAS INADVERTENTLY SWITCHED TO THE "OFF" POSITION WHILE I WAS GETTING ONTO A HIGHWAY. I WAS SHIFTING MY HIPS TO ADJUST MY SEATING POSITION, AND MY KNEE BUMPED INTO MY KEYCHAIN AND CAUSED THE IGNITION TO SWITCH TO THE "OFF" POSITION. I LOST SPEED CONTROL AND POWER STEERING, BUT I WAS LUCKILY ABLE TO MOVE TO THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY, SHIFT INTO "PARK", AND RE-START THE VEHICLE. THIS EVENT HAPPENED WITHIN 48 HOURS OF ME HAVING THE RECALL SERVICE PERFORMED AT A CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP. *TR
Sep 02, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE KEY WAS UNABLE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER.THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Jun 17, 2014
STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH AND SEVERAL OTHER PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. *SMD THE CONSUMER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, SEVERAL TIMES. THREE TIMES, FOR THE IGNITION. THE STEERING MODULE, STRUTS, AND CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACE. THE DRIVE TRAIN WAS IN THE PROCESS OF FAILING. *JB
Jun 10, 2014
STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
I WAS TRYING TO TURN MY CAR ON AND I KEPT HEARING A CLICKING NOISE. THE CAR WOULD NOT START NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES I TRIED TO RESTART IT. I WAITED ANOTHER FIVE MINUTES IT STARTED AND AS I WENT TO PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE IT SHUT OFF AGAIN. I PUT THE GEAR BACK INTO PARKING AND THEN TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR, EVERYTIME IT TURNED ON IT WOULD SHUT OFF AS I PUT THE GEAR INTO REVERSE. SO AS I TURNED THE CAR ON AGAIN I WENT FORWARDS TO TURN OUTWARD FROM THE PARKING STALL AROUND THE CEMENT BLOCK BUT THEN THE CAR SHUT OFF AGAIN AND I HIT THE CEMENT BLOCK WHICH LEFT A DENT ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY CAR. WHEN DRIVING TO WORK IT SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD ON MY WAY TO WORK. I PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL AND NOTHING HAPPENED AND THEN IT JUST SHUT OFF. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO GET SERVICED BY THE DEALERSHIP, I PAID FOR A VEHICLE INSPECTION. THE NEXT DAY I WENT TO SCHOOL AND MY CAR WOULD NOT START I WAS STUCK IN A PARKING STALL AGAIN. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID TO BRING THE CAR IN, I TOLD THEM IT WAS NOT RUNNING AND IT NEEDED TO BE TOWED BY THEM BECAUSE I HAD JUST TAKEN IT IN. THEY TOWED IT AND KEPT THE CAR. THE NEXT DAY I CALLED AND THEY HAD NOT GOTTEN TO IT. THEN THE THIRD DAY I CALLED AND THEY STILL DID NOT GET TO MY CAR. FINALLY ON THE FOURTH DAY I EXPLAINED TO THEM THAT I HAD A RENTAL AND WAS PAYING OUT OF POCKET. THEY THEN TOLD ME IT HAD TO DO WITH THE CLUTCH AND THAT I HAD TO REPLACE IT. SO I DID, I HAVE THE RECEIPTS. A FEW DAYS LATER, IT HAPPENED AGAIN. I TRIED REPLACING THE BATTERY. IT HAPPENED AGAIN, I WENT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS FAULTY WIRING ALL ALONG AND THAT THE WIRES LEADING TO THE POWER OF THE CAR WERE LOOSE AND RUBBING AGAINST THE IGNITION CAUSING THE CAR TO TURN OFF AND THEY SAID THEY FIXED IT. MONTHS LATER THE CAR SHUT OFF AGAIN. I SPENT A LOT AND HAVE ALL RECEIPTS AND EXACT DATES, I HAVE SINCE STOPPED DRIVING CAR. *TR
Jun 02, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
DEER HIT CAR WAS VERY DARK 7 AM WITNESS CALLED 911 JACKSON TWP POLICE CAME CAR HAD TO BE TOWED FRONT END OF CAR ALL SMASHED AIR BAG DID NOT GO OFF I WAS HYSTERICAL GOD SENT ME AN ANGEL THAT MORNING WITNESS STAYED WITH ME UNTIL POLICE CAME POLICE CALLED FOR TOW TRUCK & MADE REPORT TOTAL COST OF REPAIRS OVER $6,000 THOUGHT CAR WOULD BE TOTALED I HAVE COPY OF ALL REPAIRS DONE. *TR
May 26, 2014
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING AND HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE THE LIGHTS KEPT ON GOING FROM DIM TO BRIGHT AND THE AUTOMATIC LIGHTS KEPT ON SWITCHING UP AND DOWN REAL FAST AND THE CAR JUST LOST ITS POWERSTEERING THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF GAS COMING FROM THE CAR AND WHEN I PUT GAS IN IT TAKES A FEW MINUTES TO ACTUALLY CRANK BACK UP. IM AFRAID WHILE DRIVING FAST THE ELECTRIC PROBLEMS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS HARM. THERE WAS A RECENT RECALL ON THIS MODEL AND ALL THE PROBLEMS I STATED AND I NEED THEM FIXED. *JS
May 18, 2014
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND DROVE OVER A PATCH OF ICE. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL AND AN EMBANKMENT. THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR THEN OPENED INDEPENDENTLY AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO BE THROWN FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE SECURED IN THE SEAT BELT. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS AIR LIFTED TO THE HOSPITAL AND TREATED FOR A BRAIN INJURY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) BUT DID NOT CONFIRM IF THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
May 07, 2014
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS
1 complaint
VEHICLE WAS BEING TOWED BEHIND CLASS A MOTORHOME. KEY WAS IN THE ACCESSORY POSITION; TRANSMISSION (AUTOMATIC) WAS IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION; FUSE BLOCK:8 (IGNITION SWITCH, PASS-KEY III+) WAS REMOVED TO PREVENT BATTERY DRAIN; PER VEHICLE MANUAL FOR DINGHY TOWING. TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 45; 95 MILES SOUTH OF DALLAS, TX. NOTHING WAS HIT WHEN TRAVELING. BOTH FRONT TIRES BLEW OUT, SUBSEQUENTLY RUINING BOTH FRONT TIRES AND WHEELS. THERE IS NO APPARENT REASON WHY THIS HAPPENED. WAS WONDERING IF THIS MAY BE CONNECTED WITH CURRENT SAFETY RECALL ON IGNITION PROBLEM ON CHEVROLET COBALT. THE KEY CHAIN HAD THREE KEYS AND THE KEY FOB ATTACHED. *TR
May 05, 2014
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
MY WIFE TRIED TO START THE CAR ON 4/30/14. PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND TRY TO TURN THE KEY TO START THE CAR THE KEY WOULDN'T TURN. IT WAS LOCKED UP. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T TURN, THE ENGINE WOULDN'T RUN. EVENTUALLY IF SHE COMES BACK AFTER APPROX. ONE HOUR AND TRY AGAIN THE KEY WILL TURN IN THE IGNITION AND THE CAR WILL START. THIS HAPPENS COUPLE OF TIME A YEAR SINCE WE BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW FROM THE DEALER. WE CONTACTED THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT; THEY TOLD US THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW OF ANY SUCH PROBLEM WITH THIS CHEVY MODEL. *JS
Apr 30, 2014
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
DRIVING VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY WHEN ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AND "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" MESSAGE APPEARS ON STATUS BAR OF DASHBOARD. REPAIRED AT DEALERSHIP BY REPLACING THROTTLE CONTROL BODY. OCCURRED TWICE MORE OVER NEXT 3 DAYS, REPAIRED AT DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP SAYING FIRST THROTTLE CONTROL BODY WAS DEFECTIVE. OCCURRED AGAIN 2 DAYS LATER, DEALERSHIP REPLACED CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. OCCURRED AGAIN 1 DAY LATER. NEED TO TAKE IN FOR MORE SERVICE. BASIC INTERNET RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM ON CHEVROLET COBALTS. *JS
Apr 11, 2014
STEERING,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
DECEMBER 29, 2011, I WAS DRIVING HOME ONE EVENING IN THE COBALT WHEN MY CAR'S ENGINE SHUT OFF AND I LOST CONTROL ON A SEMI-RESIDENTIAL A FEW BLOCKS FROM HOME. DRIVING AT ABOUT 35-45 MP, DOWNHILL, I HIT A PARKED CAR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD (NARROW ROAD, CARS PARKED ON BOTH SIDES, 2-WAY STREET). I THOUGHT, "I'M GOING TO DIE". THIS IMPACT MADE THE CAR CONTINUE ON, FASTER AND MORE OUT OF CONTROL, HITTING ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE STREET AND I FINALLY WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR BY HITTING THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL/BUMPER OF THE COBALT AGAINST THE A PARKED TRUCK TO AVOID DRIVING INTO AN INTERSECTION OR ANY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. NO AIRBAGS EVER DEPLOYED. THE CAR THEN FLIPPED OVER, AND THAT'S HOW THEY FOUND AND RECOVERED ME. I AWOKE HOURS LATER IN SHOCK TRAUMA AT WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER IN DC (WHERE I WORKED AT THE TIME), WITH THE CAR TOTALED AND JUST A SCRATCH ON MY HAND. I JUST HAD ACHES/PAINS, NO BROKEN BONES, BUT HAD TO TAKE SOME TIME OFF WORK. I HAD NO HEALTH INSURANCE AS I WAS A CONTRACTED EMPLOYEE. CAR INSURANCE PAID OFF THE EXPENSE OF VEHICLE. THANK GOD NOBODY WAS KILLED NOR SERIOUSLY INJURED. I HAVE ALL PAPERWORK, PHOTOS BUT I STILL DON'T DRIVE, MAYBE JUST ONCE A WEEK. THE YEAR OF THE COBALT IS FROM 2009, BUT I BELIEVE THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE CLASS ACTION SUIT, AS IT WAS COMPLETELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *TR
Mar 20, 2014
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,WHEELS
1 complaint
AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET TO TURN INTO MY PARKING LOT I STARTED TURNING THE WHEEL LEFT WHEN I TURNED MY STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES LOCKED UP AND DROVE OVER THE CURB OF MY APARTMENT COMPLEX CAUSING MY WHOLE RIGHT SIDE OF MY CAR $1300.00 WORTH OF DAMAGE THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME FIRST TIME NO DAMAGE WAS DONE THAT WAS BACK IN OCTOBER. *TR
Mar 13, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
MY CAR RADIO AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHES TO AUX ON ITS OWN. THIS IS NOT JUST WHEN I GO OVER A BUMP, OR WHEN I'M DRIVING. I CAN BE SITTING IN A PARKING LOT LISTENING TO A RADIO WAITING AND OUT OF NOWHERE THE RADIO CUTS OUT AND I LOOK AND ITS IN AUX MODE. I FIRST NOTICED IT DOING THIS WHEN I WOULD COME OUT TO MY CAR. I HAVE A REMOTE START AND MY RADIO IS ALWAYS ON BUT THE VOLUME TURNED DOWN. FOR THE PAST MONTH OR TWO I NOTICED WHEN I CAME OUT TO MY CAR IT WAS ON AUX. I KNEW I DIDN'T LEAVE IT THAT WAY, SO I WAS SO CONFUSED ON HOW THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED. I WOULD SWITCH IT TO RADIO AND WHILE I DROVE TO MY DESTINATION IT WAS FINE. THEN IT STARTED TO GET WORSE, HAPPENING WHILE I'M SITTING IN MY CAR IN THE MORNING. I'D TURN IT TO RADIO AND SECONDS LATER IT WAS SWITCHING TO AUX. I'D BE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND OUT OF NOWHERE I LOSE THE RADIO AND LOOK AND IT'S ON AUX. IT'S NOT HAPPENING JUST BECAUSE I'M DRIVING OVER A BUMP, OR ITS GETTING BUMPED SOMEHOW. IT NOW HAPPENS EVERYTIME I USE MY VEHICLE. IF I'VE REMOTED STARTED MY CAR, I ALWAYS COME OUT TO IT ON AUX, EVEN THOUGH I KNOW FOR A FACT I HAVE NOT LEFT IT THAT WAY. I STARTED JUST TURNING THE RADIO OFF WHEN I GET OUT OF MY CAR. *TR
Feb 07, 2014
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
I WAS TRYING TO START MY CAR AND TURNED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND MY CAR WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE BATTERY AND TRIED TO TAKE THE KEY OUT, BUT IT WAS STUCK AND WOULDN'T COME OUT. I GOOGLED HOW TO TAKE IT OUT AND THAT WORKED, WE JUMPED THE CAR THINKING IT WAS THE BATTERY, BUT WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE LIGHTS AND ELECTRICAL ALLTURNED ON. THIS TELLS ME THAT THE CAR'S IGNITOR/SHIFTER WAS STUCK IN THE "ON" POSITION. IT COULD HAVE BEEN A DANGEROUS SITUATION IF I WERE ANYWHERE BUT HOME. *TR
Jan 19, 2014
SUSPENSION
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE WHEEL BEARING FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO EMIT A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TWO FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,998.
Dec 02, 2013
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
I JUST FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT DUE TO FAILURE WITH THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR / SYSTEM. AS I LOOKED IT UP I FOUND 2 ADDITIONAL RECALLS WHICH CHEVROLET WAS SUPPOSED TO CONTACT ME ON ALL 3. I WAS NOT CONTACTED, AND DO NOT KNOW IF MY CAR HAS HAD THE REPAIRS DONE PRIOR TO ME PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN JANUARY 2011. THE 2 OTHER RECALLS ARE AS FOLLOWS. SHIFTER CABLE PROBLEM WITH CAR NOT IN PROPER GEAR, CLIP ON CABLE, IF NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY, CHEVROLET IS SUPPOSED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE CABLE. ALSO, A FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR, CAUSING A FIRE, DUE TO A PLASTIC SUPPLY AND/OR RETURN PORT BREAKAGE ON THE FUEL PUMP MODULE. *TR
Nov 16, 2013
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
I TOOK MY 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT 1LT SEDAN TO THE DEALERSHIP FROM WHERE I PURCHASED IT FROM TODAY TO GET MY VEHICLE INSPECTED AS REQUIRED PER MY STATE. PRIOR TO TODAY, FOR ABOUT THE PAST WEEK OR SO, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WENT TO AUTOZONE AND THEY RAN A DIAGNOSTIC ON IT SAYING A CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR NEEDED REPLACEMENT. REPLACED IT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT AWAY FOR ABOUT A WEEK THEN CAME BACK ON. (REPLACED BOTH OF THE SENSORS TO BE SAFE) CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD TURN OFF FOR DAYS THEN RANDOMLY COME ON. WENT TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED I NEEDED A NEW FRONT RIGHT STRUT SINCE MINE'S WAS LEAKING. CALLED UP A FEW OTHER MECHANICS AND THEY HAVE SAID THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH COBALTS. IF YOU GOOGLE "COBALT STRUT LEAKING", THERE ARE MANY RESULTS, YET NO RECALL. THIS ISN'T JUST COMMON IN MY VEHICLE'S MODEL YEAR BUT WITH ALL COBALTS. I FEEL THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL SINCE THIS IS COMMON AMONG THIS MAKE/MODEL. *TR
Jul 25, 2013
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING NORMALLY AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION OFF AND THEN RESTARTING. IN ADDITION, THE GEAR LEVER DID NOT SHIFT FROM DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL UNLESS THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWO TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE MALFUNCTION. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Feb 19, 2013
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN SHE WAS ADVISED BY ANOTHER DRIVER THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE TAIL LIGHT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SEVERAL DAYS LATER, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
Jan 23, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
MY TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY IS 1/3 FILLED WITH WATER, DUE TO A BROKEN SEAL (WHICH IS ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER). DUE TO THE BROKEN SEAL, THE WATER DAMAGED THE ENTIRE L/R TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY, REAR TURN SIGNAL (DRIVERS REAR), THE LAMPS, BULBS, FLASHER, AND SWITCH. SEVERAL MECHANICS SAID THAT THE BROKEN SEAL IN MY 2009 CHEVY COBALT, APPEARS TO BE A CHEVROLET MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. *TR
Nov 12, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THERE IS A STRONG FUEL ODOR. IT APPEARS THE PROBLEM IS THE SAME AS THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V459000. THAT ID NUMBER COVERS RECALLS IN SEVERAL STATES BUT TENNESSEE IS NOT INCLUDED. I BELIEVE TENNESSEE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AS WELL. *TR
Oct 29, 2012
WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I PURCHASED MY 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT SS SEDAN A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO. WITHIN THE FIRST SEVERAL MONTHS, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE STARTED TO GET EXTREMELY LOOSE. IT THAN COMPLETELY STOPPED HOLDING WITHIN 6 MONTHS AND 40,000 TOTAL MILES. AFTER THIS INCIDENT, THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS BEGAN TO PREMATURELY WEAR OUT EXTREMELY QUICKLY. SINCE THESE ARE NOT COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY AND DEALERSHIPS REFUSE TO FIX THE ISSUE FOR FREE, IT'S VERY COSTLY OUT OF POCKET FOR THE REPAIRS. I CAN'T PARK ANYWHERE NEAR ON OR A HILL, DUE TO THE EMERGENCY BRAKE BEING COMPLETELY BROKEN. AND THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS NEED EITHER REPAIRED OR RESURFACED CONSTANTLY EVERY SEVERAL THOUSAND MILES. MY OTHER MAJOR ISSUE IS WITH THE TPMS (TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM) THIS HAS BEEN GIVING ME AN ERROR CONSTANTLY FOR AROUND 10,000 MILES, ON HOW IT NEEDS TO BE SERVICED. MY CAR IS GARAGE KEPT WITH MAINTENANCE DONE ON TIME, AND WELL TAKEN CARE OF. *TR
Sep 16, 2012
PARKING BRAKE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
NOTICED PARKING BRAKE NOT HOLDING ANYMORE. THEN CHECKED REAR BRAKES AND FOUND REAR PASSENGER SIDE INNER BRAKE PAD (NOT THE OUTER PAD) COMPLETELY WORN OUT....ALL OTHER PADS ON CAR HAVE ATLEAST 70% PAD LEFT. NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE WITH THIS LOW OF MILEAGE WITH NOT BEING DRIVEN IN ANY WINTERS. HOPE THERE IS A FIX FOR THIS! MAY BE PROPORTION VALVE DESIGN PROBLEM? *JS
Jun 07, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
HEADLIGHTS SIDE MARKER COVER CAME OFF ON BOTH HEADLAMPS NOT AT THE SAME TIME SHORT TIME AFTER THE FIRST ONE THEN THE RIGHT SIDE CAME OFF CAUSES GLARE. POWER LOCKS DO NOT FUNCTION ANY MORE WITH BUTTONS ONLY FUNCTION WITH GEAR SHIFTER SOMETIMES LOCKS WILL GO LOCK TO UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES MULTIPLE TIMES WITH OR WITH NOT DRIVING THE CAR. CONTACTED GM AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT RECALLED ON MY YEAR BUT THEY ARE FOR THE 2005'S. OBVIOUSLY THEY DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM FROM THEN. I WILL NOT BY ANOTHER GM PRODUCT EVER. *JS
Mar 19, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE KEY WILL NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION CYLINDER. THEREFORE THE CAR WILL NOT TURN OFF. THERE IS A SPECIAL BULLETIN #10256 ABOUT THIS EXACT PROBLEM INCLUDING ONLY THE 2009 COBALT HOWEVER AS THERE IS NOT AN OPEN RECALL THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT REPAIR MY CAR BECAUSE MY CAR HAS A BRANDED TITLE AND THEY WILL ONLY REPAIR 'OPEN RECALL' ITEMS. THIS ISSUE IS NOT LISTED IN THE GLOBAL DATABASE WHEN MY VIN IS SEARCHED BUT IT NEEDS TO BE LISTED UNDER MY VIN AND THERE NEEDS TO BE AN OPEN RECALL ON THIS ISSUE BECAUSE IT IS CERTAINLY A HUGE SAFETY PROBLEM THAT MANY OWNERS HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING. THE ONLY WAY TO TURN THE CAR OFF IS TO GET UNDER THE HOOD AND REMOVE THE FUEL RELAY FUSE. IN CASE OF A FIRE THIS WOULD BE A CATASTROPHIC SAFETY ISSUE WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. *TR
Jan 16, 2012
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
VEHICLE IS MAKING WEIRD FRONT END NOISES, KNOCKING, RATTLES, SHAKES IN THE STEERING COLUMN, VIBRATIONS WHEN DRIVING ON THE DRIVER SIDE BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL AND IN THE FLOOR, TIRES ARE MAKING A NOISE WHEN DRIVING LIKE SOMETHING IS HANGING. *TR
Sep 25, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STEERING
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION AND HE WAS UNABLE TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE IGNITION CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. UPDATED 10/26/11. *JB.. UPDATED 10/27/11 *BF THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST WENT OUT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR. UPDATED 12/16/11. *JB.... UPDATED 01/17/12 *BF UPDATED 02/01/12. *JB
Sep 22, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
THE FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS ON 9/9/2011 AT 7:30 AM IN THE MORNING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE SECOND OCCURRENCE WAS ON 9/9/10 AT 5:00 P.M. THE VEHICLE STARTED AND WHEN ARRIVING AT DESIGNATED LOCATION THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP IN PARK. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN, UNABLE TO TAKE KEY OUT OF IGNITION, THE VEHICLE WHEN PUT INTO OTHER GEARS WAS ABLE TO DRIVE. WE ATTEMPTED TO GET THE ENGINE TO STOP AND GET THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION BUT WE FAILED TO DO SO FOR A LENGTHY PERIOD OF TIME. THE BATTERY HAD TO BE DISCONNECTED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. THIS DECISION WAS MADE AFTER NO OTHER ALTERNATIVES COULD BE MADE TO SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. THIS WAS A DANGEROUS SITUATION AND COULD HAVE CAUSE ELECTRICAL BURNS OR OTHER ISSUES WHILE DOING THIS. *TR
Sep 10, 2011
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN OFF THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT HAD TO DISCONNECT THE RALLY FOR THE FUEL INJECTORS IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT VEHICLE WOULD DRIFT FROM LEFT TO RIGHT WHEN DRIVING AT LEAST 60 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED FOR THE DRIFTING FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.
Jun 14, 2011
EQUIPMENT,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
I BOUGHT A 2009 CHEVY COBALT IN DEC. 2010 IN FEB. 2011 I WENT TO TURN MY CAR ON THE BATTERY HAD DIED AT THAT TIME I TRIED TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION AN IT WAS STUCK. A PERSONAL MECHANIC CAME AN PRESSED THE RELEASE BUTTON UNDER THE STEERING COLUMN A MONTH A LATER I GO TO GET IN MY CAR AN TURN IT ON THE KEY IS IN BUT THE IGNITION WON'T TURN OVER AGAIN THE MECHANIC COMES AN RELEASES IT. NOW TWO DAYS AGO I GET INTO MY CAR TURN IT ON AN I STOP AT A STORE AN GO TO TURN OFF THE CAR THE KEY IS TURNED COMPLETELY BACK AND WON'T BUDGE SO I HAD TO PUMP GAS WITH MY CAR ON ANYTIME I WENT INTO A STORE HAD TO LEAVE MY CAR RUNNING WHEN I GOT HOME I CALLED MY MECHANIC I TOOK THE CAR TO HIM AN HE SAID THE KEY MECHANISM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED HE SHOWED ME A WAY TO TURN THE VEHICLE ON AN OFF UNDER THE COLUMN BUT THE KEY CAN NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THEY WANT ME TO PAY THE 99 DOLLAR DIAGNOSTIC WHICH I DON'T HAVE BEING A SINGLE MOTHER OF TWO LIVING CHECK TO CHECK SO I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH GM ALL THEY COULD TELL ME WAS THEY WOULD OPEN A CASE AN SHE WILL CALL ME BACK IN A WEEK TO SEE IF I DECIDED TO GET A DIAGNOSTIC DONE ON THE CAR NOW WHEN I HAVE RESEARCHED ONLINE ABOUT THIS ISSUE THERE ARE OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME ISSUE I BELIEVE THEY NEED TO RECALL THE ISSUE I DON'T FEEL THE CAR IS SAFE TO DRIVE WITH MY TWO KIDS IN THE CAR AN BEING THE KEY WON'T COME OUT THE IGNITION I CANT LOCK MY DOORS ANYONE CAN COME AN TAKE WHATEVER IT IS THAT THEY WANT. *TR
May 28, 2011
STEERING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING UPHILL 35 MPH, THE STEERING LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE WENT INTO A DITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP FOR REPAIRS BUT THE STEERING WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT PREVIOUSLY HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO RECALL 10V073000 (STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM). SINCE THE REPAIR HAD BEEN PERFORMED, THERE WERE FUMES BEING EMITTED FROM THE HEATING VEHICLE WHICH MADE THE CONTACT SICK. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 7,600.
Dec 13, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES
1 complaint
REAR BRAKES WORE TOO QUICKLY FOR A FRONT WHEEL DRIVE CAR THAT ONLY HAVE 10,000 MILES ON IT. *TR
Nov 12, 2010
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE SERVICE TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON MY 2009 COBALT LT, AND THEN WOULD GO OFF AFTER STOPPING THE ENGINE AND STARTING AGAIN. THEN THE OTHER DAY DID IT AGAIN AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THEN A FEW DAYS LATER BOTH LIGHTS WERE OFF. I THINK THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THESE CARS, AND THEY NEED FIXED! *TR
Oct 22, 2010
STEERING,TIRES
1 complaint
1.)MY 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT LT ,BECAME HARD TO STEER, I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 5 MILES PER HOUR AND STOP AT A STOP SIGN AS I PROCEEDED THRU THE STOP SIGN THE CAR KEPT PULLING TO THE LEFT I COULD NOT CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL, THE CAR CAME TO A STOP AND HIT THE TAIL END OF A PARK TRUCK, LEFT SIDE FRONT TIRE WHEEL WAS COMPLETED DAMAGE , ALL TYPE OF PARTS WAS ON THE GROUND UNDER THE INTO THE FRONT. 2)THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THIS FAILURE OCCURED.3) FRONT BUMPER, FRONT LAMPS, FRONT FENDER, BODY COMPONENTS, FRONT INNER STRUCTURE, WHEEL , FRONT SUSPENSION, BODY COMPONENTS, FRONT SUSPENSION, FRONT DRIVE AXEL, FRONT STEERING LINKAGE/GEAR/ COWL SIDE & DOOR POST, FRONT DOOR, SIDE BODY, TOWING ESTIMATE TOTAL $5,436.85 THE CAR WAS PURCHASED 5/29/10. *TR
Oct 02, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
PREMATURE REAR BRAKE WEAR. *TR
Jul 15, 2010
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
CHEVY COBALT 2009. TWO INCIDENTS INVOLVING THE SAME MODEL BUT DIFFERENT CARS. BOTH RENTED FROM ENTERPRISE. DON'T KNOW WHAT CATEGORY TO PUT THE COMPLAINT IN. STEERING? BRAKING? OR SOMETHING ELSE? THIS MODEL HANDLES TERRIBLY ON WET PAVEMENT. DOESN'T BRAKE WELL ON WET PAVEMENT, AND TIRES SPIN WHEN STARTING FROM A STOPPED POSITION. INCIDENT 1. CHANGING LANES ON I270 MD. GOING ABOUT 50 MPH. AND SLOWED DOWN TO MOVE ONE LANE TO THE RIGHT. GOING FROM A LESS USED WETTER LANE TO LANE TO THE RIGHT, WHICH WASN'T QUITE AS WET. CAR SPUN OUT TWICE AND HIT THE JERSEY WALL TWICE. THEN I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR. FAIRLY HEAVY TRAFFIC, AND NO OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED, THANK GOD. STATE POLICE WERE ON THE SHOULDER FOR TRAFFIC GOING IN THE OTHER DIRECTION ACROSS FROM ME BUT DID NOT COME TO THE CAR. INCIDENT 2. RENTED ANOTHER OF THE SAME MODEL. WHENEVER THE STREET WAS WET, THE CAR DID NOT BRAKE WELL. SEEMED TO BE VERY SHORT PERIODS OF NOT BRAKING. WHEN SLOWLY STARTING FROM A STOPPED POSITION, THE WHEELS SPUN AND THEN TOOK HOLD. COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN ANOTHER SITUATION FOR SPINNING OUT. ENTERPRISE SAID THERE WERE NO RECALLS. INSURANCE COMPANY RAISED MY RATES FROM $103 TO $167 PER MONTH! *TR
Jul 03, 2010
STEERING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I HAVE 5000 MILES ON MY 09 COBALT SS AND I TOOK MY CAR IN TO PUT STAGE 1 ON AND LOOK AT MY BRAKES BECAUSE THEY ALREADY HAD GROOVES IN THEM. THERE NEEDS TO BE A HIGHER QUALITY BRAKE AND ROTOR PUT ON THE REARS. *TR
Apr 19, 2010
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATES THAT THE DOOR HANDLE BROKE. THE MUFFLER FELL OFF OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. TWO MONTHS LATER, THE GEAR SHIFT WAS BROKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE GEAR SHIFT WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO FIFTH GEAR. THE WEATHER WAS NOT A FACTOR. ON FEBRUARY 17, 2010, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN PULLING TO THE LEFT WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO MANEUVER THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT. THE DEALER OFFERED THE CONTACT $13,500 FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED BY THE DEALER FOR ONE MONTH AND ONE WEEK. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 7000.
Mar 04, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
BRAKE PADS WEAR AT AN EXTRAORDINARY RATE. THEY HAVE ALSO GOUGED THE ROTORS. THIS IS ON A BRAND NEW 2009 CHEVY COBALT SS, LESS THAN 9000 MILES ON THE CAR (PURCHASED IN APRIL). THE BRAKES CONTINUALLY SQUEAK, AND HAVE DONE SO SINCE I PICKED UP THE CAR. THE DEALERSHIP EXPLAINED IT WAS A "BREAK-IN" PERIOD, BUT CLEARLY IT SHOULDN'T LAST THIS LONG. THE SQUEALING, IN ADDITION TO BEING ANNOYING, MAY POSE A SAFETY RISK DUE TO THE ACCELERATED PACE AT WHICH THEY BRAKE SYSTEM WEARS. I NOTICED AFTER A CAR/WHEEL WASH, THE NOISE DISSIPATES, BUT RETURNS SOON THEREAFTER. I'M CONCERNED ABOUT THE LONGEVITY OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. *TR
Jan 09, 2010
PARKING BRAKE,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
REAR BRAKES ARE WEARING TOO FAST. *TR
Oct 19, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,WHEELS
1 complaint
BRAKES SQUEAK HARD WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND CONTINUE TO SQUEAL UNTIL CAR IS FULLY STOPPED. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING TO DO A YEAR LATER BRAKES STILL SQUEAK NEARLY EVERYTIME I BRAKE. NEW BRAKE PADS ARE NEEDED!!!!!! *TR
Oct 16, 2009
PARKING BRAKE,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
REAR BRAKES HAVE BEEN DEVELOPING GROOVES BEING CUT INTO THE ROTORS. MAKES METAL SCRAPING/RUBBING/SCREECHING NOISE DURING BRAKING. *TR
Sep 07, 2009
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
WEARING OF REAR BRAKES. THIS INCLUDES DEEP SCORING OF THE ROTOR AND BRAKE PAD AS WELL AS LOUD GRINDING WHEN STOPPING. THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE 100 MILES. I AM NOW AT 5K MILES AND HAVE SEEN A FEW CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. PADS AND ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED AND AN ALIGNMENT DONE. *TR
Jul 30, 2009
VISIBILITY
1 complaint
AT TIME OF PURCHASE OF A NEW 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT, IT WAS NOTICED THE DRIVER SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR HAD LIMITED ADJUSTMENT RANGE AND COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED FOR A CLEAR REAR VIEW BEFORE THE ADJUSTMENT LEVER REACHED THE END OF ITS RANGE. THE DEALERSHIP REPORTED THAT MANY CUSTOMERS COMPLAIN OF THE SAME DEFECT BUT AS YET THE FACTORY HAS PROVIDED NO SOLUTION. I BELIEVE THIS FACTORY DEFECT HAS POTENTIAL TO CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENTS OR MISHAPS. *TR
Sep 27, 2008
Where to Find VIN for Problems Check
To check for problems and complaints on your 2009 CHEVROLET Cobalt, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.
Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports
Each character in your 2009 CHEVROLET Cobalt 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.
How to Check 2009 CHEVROLET Cobalt Problems in 3 Steps
1
Locate Your VIN
Find the 17-character VIN on your 2009 CHEVROLET Cobalt dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.
2
Review by Component
Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.
3
Check Safety Issues
Review crash and fire incidents for each component to assess safety concerns. Contact your CHEVROLET dealer or report problems to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2009 CHEVROLET Cobalt have?
The 2009 CHEVROLET Cobalt currently has 899 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2009 CHEVROLET Cobalt?
The most common problems reported for the 2009 CHEVROLET Cobalt are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2009 CHEVROLET Cobalt problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2009 CHEVROLET Cobalt comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
How do I report problems with my 2009 CHEVROLET Cobalt?
You can report safety problems with your 2009 CHEVROLET Cobalt directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.
Where can I find my VIN to check problems?
Your 2009 CHEVROLET Cobalt VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.
Is the 2009 CHEVROLET Cobalt reliable?
Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 2009 CHEVROLET Cobalt. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.
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